281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.48 E of SR 213 · Structure no. 2900465
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is 281st ST East over West Fork of Bear 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 West Fork of Bear Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 281st ST East over West Fork of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.