US Bridges

SR 331 over Tippecanoe River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 01.83 S SR 10 · Structure no. 031430

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 331 over Tippecanoe River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,474 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 331
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location01.83 S SR 10
RouteState Highway 331
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21905, -86.11515
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2021)
Projected traffic4,474 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 331 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 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 331 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.