US Bridges

SR 119 over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 03.01 S US 35 · Structure no. 025850

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,998
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Tippecanoe River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 119 over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 77 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 1,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2030. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 119
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location03.01 S US 35
RouteState Highway 119
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00676, -86.60284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,998 (2004)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 119 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,998 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 119 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.