US Bridges

US 52 EB over N&s RR

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.77 W SR 26 · Structure no. 019030

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 EB over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 EB over N&s RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,557 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 EB
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.77 W SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44136, -86.86454
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,643 (2021)
Projected traffic19,557 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 52 EB over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 52 EB over N&s RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 EB over N&s RR carry?

About 20,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 EB over N&s RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 EB over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.