US Bridges

CR 825S over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.12 W of CR 450 W · Structure no. 6600079

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 825S over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 825S over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 825S
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.12 W of CR 450 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93768, -86.69145
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 825S over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 825S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 825S over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 825S over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 825S over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.