US Bridges

SR 25 over Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.01 S US 231 · Structure no. 006350

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Wea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2037. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesWea Creek
Location01.01 S US 231
RouteState Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38026, -86.93578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,740 (2016)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 25 over Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 25 over Wea 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Wea Creek carry?

About 10,740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Wea Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Wea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.