281st ST East over Duck Creek
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.80 W of SR 13 · Structure no. 2900434
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
281st ST East over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 281st ST East over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 281st ST East over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is 281st ST East over Duck 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 281st ST East over Duck Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 281st ST East over Duck Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 281st ST East over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.