US Bridges

Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.59 W of CR 1200 W · Structure no. 0800077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2031. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBicycle Bridge RD
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.59 W of CR 1200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56932, -86.76427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2011)
Projected traffic351 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bicycle Bridge RD over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.