280 Street over Mill Creek
FairFremont County, Iowa · 067410903 · Structure no. 000000000158920
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280 Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 280 Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 280 Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 280 Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.