US Bridges

SR 26 over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 07.40 W US 52 · Structure no. 006650

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Little Pine Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location07.40 W US 52
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44571, -87.07035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2013)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 26 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 26 over Little Pine Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.