Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River
FairPulaski County, Indiana · 00.07 NW of SR 119 · Structure no. 6600097
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 344 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francesville RD 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 Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River?
The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Francesville RD over Tippecanoe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.