US Bridges

SR 26 over Coffee Run Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.55 E I-65 · Structure no. 006710

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Coffee Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Coffee Run Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 10,067 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,956 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesCoffee Run Creek
Location03.55 E I-65
RouteState Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41979, -86.7546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,067 (2021)
Projected traffic10,956 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Coffee Run Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 26 over Coffee Run 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 Coffee Run Creek carry?

About 10,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Coffee Run Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Coffee Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.