US Bridges

SR 26 over Goose Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 4.98 W US 52/231 · Structure no. 006663

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,377
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Goose Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesGoose Creek
Location4.98 W US 52/231
RouteState Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44606, -87.02404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2024)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2044
Trucks16%
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

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 Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Goose Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.