US Bridges

SR 28 over Mississinewa River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.85 W US 27 · Structure no. 007830

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,707
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Mississinewa River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Mississinewa River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesMississinewa River
Location02.85 W US 27
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28309, -85.02847
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2022)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible 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 Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Mississinewa River 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 Mississinewa River carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.