CR 280W over Mill Creek
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 1000 S · Structure no. 2300017
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 280W over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 280W over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 280W over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 280W 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does CR 280W over Mill Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 280W over Mill Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 280W over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.