US Bridges

CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.60 N SR 28 · Structure no. 037480

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2037. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 1000 Wco LN RD
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location02.60 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2834, -86.69521
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic146 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 Wco LN RD over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.