US Bridges

CR 625S over Little Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.41 W of US 231 · Structure no. 7900038

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625S over Little Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 625S over Little Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 625S
CrossesLittle Wea Creek
Location00.41 W of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32686, -86.90489
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

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 625S over Little Wea Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625S over Little 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 625S over Little Wea Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 625S over Little Wea Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625S over Little Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.