US Bridges

281st ST East over Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.47 E of SR 19 · Structure no. 2900058

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

281st ST East over Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 281st ST East over Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries281st ST East
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.47 E of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19771, -86.01379
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2021)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 281st ST East over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 281st ST East over 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 Cicero Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 281st ST East over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 281st ST East over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.