US Bridges

Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.30 N SR 26 · Structure no. 029400

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,359
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,359 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,199 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFowler Avwiggins
CrossesN River RD
Location00.30 N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42585, -86.90209
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,359 (2022)
Projected traffic22,199 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD carry?

About 14,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler Avwiggins over N River RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.