US Bridges

CR 200E over Wea Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.09 S of Weaschool RD · Structure no. 7900033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,112
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 200E over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesWea Creek
Location00.09 S of Weaschool RD
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33709, -86.86098
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2022)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 200E over Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 200E over Wea Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Wea Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.