US Bridges

US 231 over Big Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.97 N SR 28 · Structure no. 016171

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Big Wea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Big Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,680 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesBig Wea Creek
Location00.97 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2725, -86.90315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,420 (2019)
Projected traffic9,680 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 231 over Big Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Big Wea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Big Wea Creek carry?

About 8,420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Big Wea Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Big Wea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.