US Bridges

161st ST East over Vestal Ditch

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Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.84 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900519

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st ST East over Vestal Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries161st ST East
CrossesVestal Ditch
Location00.84 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02222, -86.055
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 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 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch built?

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

What condition is 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch 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 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 161st ST East over Vestal Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.