US Bridges

Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.41 E of CR 775 E · Structure no. 7900024

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcastle RD
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location00.41 E of CR 775 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31342, -86.74908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2023)
Projected traffic509 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Newcastle RD over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.