US Bridges

SR 110 over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.34 W SR 25 · Structure no. 025490

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 110 over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 110 over Tippecanoe River in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 110
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.34 W SR 25
RouteState Highway 110
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17245, -86.12708
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 110 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 110 over Tippecanoe River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 110 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 110 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 110 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.