US Bridges

SR 13 over Tippecanoe River

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 08.02 N US 30 · Structure no. 003510

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Tippecanoe River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 13 over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 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 9,156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,430 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location08.02 N US 30
RouteState Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31632, -85.69228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,156 (2020)
Projected traffic8,430 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

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 13 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 13 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 SR 13 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 9,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.