US Bridges

US 52 over Little Pine Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.01 W US 231 · Structure no. 018980

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Pine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 over Little Pine Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,843 by 2034. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location01.01 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48044, -87.04645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2021)
Projected traffic10,843 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 52 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Pine Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.