281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek
FairHamilton County, Indiana · 01.59 E US 31 · Structure no. 2900046
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 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 281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 281st ST East over Little Cicero 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 281st ST East over Little Cicero Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.