280 Street over Mill Creek
PoorFremont County, Iowa · 067400801 · Structure no. 000000000158700
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280 Street over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 280 Street over Mill Creek in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 280 Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 280 Street over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 280 Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 280 Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 280 Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.