US Bridges

SR 19 over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.28 S SR 10 · Structure no. 005080

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 19 over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2032. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.28 S SR 10
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24288, -86.04801
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 19 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.