US Bridges

Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.25 Miles E of CR 300 E · Structure no. 7600060

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake is a steel culvert carrying Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLane 280
CrossesChannel of Hamilton Lake
Location0.25 Miles E of CR 300 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55472, -84.92763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2021)
Projected traffic602 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lane 280 over Channel of Hamilton Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.