US Bridges

276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.20 W of US 31 · Structure no. 2900518

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 276th ST East over Little Cicero 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries276th ST East
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.20 W of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18929, -86.13214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic785 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek built?

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

What condition is 276th ST East over Little Cicero 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.