US Bridges

CR 500S over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.15 E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 5700053

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500S over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 500S over Tippecanoe River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500S
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.15 E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28038, -85.51948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500S over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is CR 500S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 500S over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 500S over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500S over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.