US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadTippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.09 E US 231 · Structure no. 016200
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 11,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,883 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?
About 11,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Norfolk & Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.