US Bridges

SR 26 over Indian Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.45 W US 52 · Structure no. 006670

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 26 over Indian Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,169 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,768 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesIndian Creek
Location04.45 W US 52
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44542, -87.01452
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,169 (2021)
Projected traffic3,768 by 2030
Trucks17%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 2,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.