US Bridges

146th ST West over Bear Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.25 MI E Little Creek a · Structure no. 2900517

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST West over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 146th ST West over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries146th ST West
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.25 MI E Little Creek a
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99852, -86.23382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,520 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 146th ST West over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th ST West over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 146th ST West over Bear Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST West over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST West over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.