US Bridges

CR 900S over Lauramie Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.69 E of CR 725 E · Structure no. 7900005

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
658
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Lauramie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900S over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 years old, older 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900S
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location00.69 E of CR 725 E
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2873, -86.75361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2023)
Projected traffic997 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 900S over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CR 900S over Lauramie Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Lauramie Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Lauramie Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.