US Bridges

US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.28 S SR 25 · Structure no. 016193

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,833 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,915 by 2034. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 231 NB
CrossesBig Wea CR Elliott Dt
Location01.28 S SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36858, -86.9197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,833 (2021)
Projected traffic11,915 by 2034
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt carry?

About 15,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 NB over Big Wea CR Elliott Dt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.