US Bridges

CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River

Poor

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 4300004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 750 East
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.50 N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31596, -85.70089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750 East over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.