US Bridges

CR 100E over Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 N of CR 510 S · Structure no. 7900037

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,067
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100E over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,742 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 100E
CrossesWea Creek
Location00.02 N of CR 510 S
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34642, -86.88516
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,067 (2022)
Projected traffic4,742 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 100E over Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100E over 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Wea Creek carry?

About 3,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Wea Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.