US Bridges

Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Sycamore Bend · Structure no. 2500003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River in Fulton 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 17
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.01 N of Sycamore Bend
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.14446, -86.41512
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River built?

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

What condition is Old SR 17 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 17 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.