US Bridges

Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52)

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.31 S E JCT US 52 · Structure no. 029405

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,831
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52) in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 7,831 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,934 by 2031. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld US 231 NB
CrossesSagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52)
Location00.31 S E JCT US 52
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45407, -86.92816
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,831 (2021)
Projected traffic9,934 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52) carry?

About 7,831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52)?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 231 NB over Sagamore Pkwy Eb(old 52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.