Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 0.20 N of SR 218 · Structure no. 5200081
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,035
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 1,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Strawtown Pike over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.