US Bridges

Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.23 N SR 25 · Structure no. 076438

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2030. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElston Road
CrossesUS 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb
Location00.23 N SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3903, -86.92031
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb 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 Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elston Road over US 52 Wb/Eb US 231 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.