US Bridges

SR 15 over Tippecanoe River

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.61 N US 30 · Structure no. 004081

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 15 over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,078 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location01.61 N US 30
RouteState Highway 15
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28917, -85.85689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,078 (2020)
Projected traffic15,690 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 15 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 14,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.