US Bridges

US 52 over Gaylord Branch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.65 W US 231 · Structure no. 018990

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,819
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Gaylord Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Gaylord Branch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 9,819 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,680 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesGaylord Branch
Location02.65 W US 231
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46743, -86.97281
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,819 (2021)
Projected traffic14,680 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Gaylord Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Gaylord Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Gaylord Branch carry?

About 9,819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Gaylord Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Gaylord Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.