US Bridges

SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 02.00 W SR 19 · Structure no. 004370

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesBranch Weesau Creek
Location02.00 W SR 19
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86619, -86.06528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2020)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch Weesau Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Branch Weesau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.