US Bridges

Division RD over Tributary Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.06 W of CR 575 W · Structure no. 7900068

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,226
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division RD over Tributary Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division RD over Tributary Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDivision RD
CrossesTributary Wabash River
Location00.06 W of CR 575 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41704, -87.01443
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2023)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Division RD over Tributary Wabash River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division RD over Tributary 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Division RD over Tributary Wabash River carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Division RD over Tributary Wabash River?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Division RD over Tributary Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.