US Bridges

US 52 over Lauramie Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.15 W SR 28 · Structure no. 019060

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lauramie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 52 over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 100 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 9,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,695 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location04.15 W SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30525, -86.75517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,205 (2021)
Projected traffic13,695 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 52 over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is US 52 over Lauramie Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lauramie Creek carry?

About 9,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Lauramie Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.