US Bridges

US 52 Wbl over NS RR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.92 E SR 25 · Structure no. 076798

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 Wbl over NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 Wbl over NS RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,283 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52 Wbl
CrossesNS RR
Location01.92 E SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37451, -86.8327
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,240 (2021)
Projected traffic8,283 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 52 Wbl over NS RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 Wbl over NS RR 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 Wbl over NS RR carry?

About 11,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 52 Wbl over NS RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 Wbl over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.