146TH ST EAST
Carrying 146TH ST EAST over SAND CREEK
00.86 W OF OLIO RD, Hamilton, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 146TH ST EAST
The 146TH ST EAST bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries 146TH ST EAST over SAND CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,190 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 146TH ST EAST compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,190 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2900161
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 146TH ST EAST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 146TH ST EAST against other structures in Hamilton and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 146TH ST EAST?
146TH ST EAST in Hamilton, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 146TH ST EAST inspected?
146TH ST EAST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,190 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 146TH ST EAST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 146TH ST EAST?
146TH ST EAST has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 146TH ST EAST?
146TH ST EAST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 146TH ST EAST and does age affect safety?
146TH ST EAST was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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