US Bridges

SR 28 over Lilly Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 02.15 W SR 9 · Structure no. 007750

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,641
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Lilly Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Lilly Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,641 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,333 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesLilly Creek
Location02.15 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27758, -85.71271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,641 (2021)
Projected traffic7,333 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Lilly 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Lilly Creek carry?

About 5,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.