US Bridges

SR 28 over Fall Branch

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 01.73 W US 41 · Structure no. 007610

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,935
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Fall Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Fall Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,935 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,168 by 2030. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesFall Branch
Location01.73 W US 41
RouteState Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28448, -87.29756
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,935 (2020)
Projected traffic4,168 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 Fall Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Fall Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Fall Branch carry?

About 3,935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Fall Branch?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Fall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.