US Bridges

EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.37 E Happy Hollow RD · Structure no. 019025

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
526 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 20,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,939 by 2030. The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEB Sagamore Pkwy
Crosses9th ST CSX RR & Ramp
Location01.37 E Happy Hollow RD
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44864, -86.87726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length526 ft (160.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,643 (2021)
Projected traffic19,939 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp 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 EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp carry?

About 20,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp?

The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.