US Bridges

SR 28 over Days Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 04.38 E SR 1 · Structure no. 007820

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Days Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Days Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 5,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesDays Creek
Location04.38 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29143, -85.06661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,105 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Days Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Days 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Days Creek carry?

About 5,105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Days Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Days Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.