US Bridges

CR 850W over Tippecanoe River

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.84 N of CR 350 S · Structure no. 5700085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850W over Tippecanoe River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 850W over Tippecanoe River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 850W
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.84 N of CR 350 S
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3146, -85.58515
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic350 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 850W over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850W over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 850W over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850W over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.