US Bridges

SR 16 over Weesau Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 02.92 E US 31 · Structure no. 004361

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Weesau Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 16 over Weesau Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesWeesau Creek
Location02.92 E US 31
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86633, -86.08474
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2022)
Projected traffic806 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16 over Weesau Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Weesau 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Weesau Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Weesau Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Weesau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.