US Bridges

SR 28 over Foster Branch

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.83 W SR 63 · Structure no. 007573

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Foster Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Foster Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesFoster Branch
Location00.83 W SR 63
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27977, -87.41955
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,267 (2021)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Foster Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Foster Branch 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 Foster Branch carry?

About 1,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Foster Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Foster Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.