East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 331 · Structure no. 5000106
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 105 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is East 20th 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns East 20th Road over Tippecanoe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.