US Bridges

SR 28 over Little Mississinewa Riv

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 9.30 E US 27 · Structure no. 007880

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Little Mississinewa Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Little Mississinewa Riv in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 1,893 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 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
CrossesLittle Mississinewa Riv
Location9.30 E US 27
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2158, -84.82114
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 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 traffic1,893 (2021)
Projected traffic2,461 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 Little Mississinewa Riv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 28 over Little Mississinewa Riv 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 Little Mississinewa Riv carry?

About 1,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Little Mississinewa Riv?

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 Little Mississinewa Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.