US Bridges

SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.37 W I-65 · Structure no. 012643

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 Ebl
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.37 W I-65
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37527, -86.80997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,890 (2020)
Projected traffic9,880 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 Ebl over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR carry?

About 8,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 Ebl over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.