US Bridges

SR 28 over Clear Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.50 E US 27 · Structure no. 007860

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Clear Creek in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 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 28
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.50 E US 27
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27609, -84.96591
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2021)
Projected traffic1,569 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 28 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 28 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.