US Bridges

CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.02 N of SR 25 · Structure no. 2500015

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350 East
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.02 N of SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12207, -86.1779
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 350 East over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 350 East 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 East over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.