US Bridges

CR 725N over Tippecanoe River

Good

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.56 W of CR 1150 W · Structure no. 0800078

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
457 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 725N over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 725N over Tippecanoe River in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2031. The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesCR 725N
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.56 W of CR 1150 W
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65335, -86.75654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2011)
Projected traffic438 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 CR 725N over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 725N 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 CR 725N over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 725N over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 725N over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.