US Bridges

CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.50 S CR 200S-57 · Structure no. 5700075

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River is a steel culvert carrying CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050W
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.50 S CR 200S-57
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31318, -85.6236
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050W 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 1050W over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050W over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.