US Bridges

US 52 over Unt Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.08 S SR 26 · Structure no. 080452

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,575
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Unt Wabash River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Unt Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,970 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesUnt Wabash River
Location00.08 S SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42303, -86.93906
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,575 (2021)
Projected traffic48,970 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 over Unt Wabash River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Unt 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 over Unt Wabash River carry?

About 14,575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Unt Wabash River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Unt Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.