Eel River Road over Weesau Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 100 W · Structure no. 5200024
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eel River Road over Weesau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eel River Road over Weesau Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 80 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eel River Road over Weesau Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Eel River Road over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Eel River Road over Weesau Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eel River Road over Weesau Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Eel River Road over Weesau Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.