US Bridges

52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.46 E Soldiers Home RD · Structure no. 019020

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,003 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,410
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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 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 13,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,490 by 2038. The structure is 1,003 ft (305.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy
CrossesWabash River N River RD
Location00.46 E Soldiers Home RD
RouteState Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45171, -86.89414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,003 ft (305.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,410 (2015)
Projected traffic16,490 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD carry?

About 13,410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD?

The structure is 1,003 ft (305.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 52X-SAGAMORE Pkwy over Wabash River N River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.