US Bridges

US 52 WB over Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.87 W East JCT US 231 · Structure no. 076420

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,111 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 WB over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 52 WB over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 23,479 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,054 by 2032. The structure is 2,111 ft (643.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 WB
CrossesWabash River
Location00.87 W East JCT US 231
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3995, -86.92075
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,111 ft (643.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,479 (2021)
Projected traffic13,054 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 52 WB over Wabash River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 WB over Wabash River carry?

About 23,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 WB over Wabash River?

The structure is 2,111 ft (643.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 WB over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.