US Bridges

Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek

FairPosted for load

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.39 NE of CR 250 W · Structure no. 7900043

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,728
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly RD
CrossesTributary to Wea Creek
Location00.39 NE of CR 250 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38736, -86.94611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2020)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly RD over Tributary to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly RD over Tributary to Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.