US Bridges

Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR150 W · Structure no. 4300031

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fox Farm Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Farm Road
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.01 E of CR150 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25842, -85.87104
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River built?

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

What condition is Fox Farm Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Farm Road over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.