CR 28 over Cedar Creek
PoorDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 39 · Structure no. 1700050
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 28 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28 over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR 28 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 28 over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 28 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 28 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 28 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.