US Bridges

Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.10 E US 231 · Structure no. 006685

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,483
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 11,483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,404 by 2044. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia ST
CrossesWabash Riv Csx/N&s RR
Location02.10 E US 231
RouteState Highway 26
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41838, -86.89812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.7 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,483 (2023)
Projected traffic17,404 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR carry?

About 11,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.7 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia ST over Wabash Riv Csx/N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.