US Bridges

Washington ST over Tippecanoe River

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 00.74 E of CR 50 W · Structure no. 6600107

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.74 E of CR 50 W
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04942, -86.59949
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Washington ST over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.