SR 218 over Paint Creek
GoodCarroll County, Indiana · 00.62 E SR 75 · Structure no. 028910
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,675
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 218 over Paint Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 218 over Paint Creek in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 218 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 218 over Paint 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 218 over Paint Creek carry?
About 1,675 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 218 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 218 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.