Lilly RD over Wea Creek
PoorPosted for loadTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.10 NE of CR 250 W · Structure no. 7900044
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,728
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lilly RD over Wea Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lilly RD over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lilly RD over Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lilly RD over Wea Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lilly RD over Wea Creek carry?
About 1,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lilly RD over Wea Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lilly RD over Wea Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.