US Bridges

SR 14 over Tippecanoe River

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.65 E US 35 · Structure no. 003730

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Tippecanoe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2030. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.65 E US 35
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05747, -86.593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,468 (2021)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 14 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 14 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 4,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.