SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek
FairTippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.27 E US 231 · Structure no. 007660
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 28 over East Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 28 over East Branch Wea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.