US Bridges

SR 28 over Redwood Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 02.09 W SR 63 · Structure no. 007560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Redwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location02.09 W SR 63
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27979, -87.44338
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2019)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Redwood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Redwood Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.