Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 0.30 S of CR 800 N · Structure no. 5200162
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Paw Paw Pike over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.