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CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.06 S of Weaschool RD · Structure no. 7900192

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,173 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150E
CrossesTributary to Wea Creek
Location00.06 S of Weaschool RD
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34544, -86.8757
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2022)
Projected traffic6,173 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150E over Tributary to 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 150E over Tributary to Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.