US Bridges

SR 38 Wbl over N&s RR

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.37 W I-65 · Structure no. 012644

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 Wbl over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 Wbl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20,094 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,364 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 Wbl
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.37 W I-65
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37545, -86.81005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 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 width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,094 (2021)
Projected traffic11,364 by 2034
Trucks11%
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 Wbl over N&s RR built?

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

What condition is SR 38 Wbl over N&s RR 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 March 2024.

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

About 20,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 Wbl 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 Wbl over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.