US Bridges

N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.06 N Happy Hollow RD · Structure no. 016220

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7,112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,215 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN River RD
CrossesHappy Hollow Ditch
Location00.06 N Happy Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43513, -86.89767
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,112 (2021)
Projected traffic11,215 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch carry?

About 7,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N River RD over Happy Hollow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.