Old US 231 over Wea Creek
PoorPosted for loadTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.12 S of CR 375 S · Structure no. 7900187
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,262
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 231 over Wea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 231 over Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 load restriction.
It carries about 6,262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,681 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 231 over Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Old US 231 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 Old US 231 over Wea Creek carry?
About 6,262 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US 231 over Wea Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 231 over Wea Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.