CR 280W over Prairie Creek
GoodPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.20 N CR 700 S · Structure no. 2300018
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 280W over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 280W over Prairie Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is CR 280W over Prairie 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 280W over Prairie Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 280W over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 280W over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.