US Bridges

WB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR Ramp

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.37 E Happy Hollow RD · Structure no. 019027

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 525 ft (160 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWB Sagamore Pkwy
Crosses9th ST CSX RR Ramp
Location01.37 E Happy Hollow RD
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44884, -86.87715
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 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 WB 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 WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does WB 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 WB Sagamore Pkwy over 9th ST CSX RR Ramp?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.