US Bridges

Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52)

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.35 N River Rd/Old SR43 · Structure no. 032675

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52) in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 13,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,260 by 2038. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSoldiers Home RD
CrossesSagamore Pkwy(old US 52)
Location01.35 N River Rd/Old SR43
RouteState Highway 443
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45259, -86.90309
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,520 (2018)
Projected traffic18,260 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52) carry?

About 13,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Soldiers Home RD over Sagamore Pkwy(old US 52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.