US Bridges

N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.44 SW Swisher RD · Structure no. 7900083

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,077
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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 7,077 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2044. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN 9th ST
Crosses2 Rds Wabash R
Location00.44 SW Swisher RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47606, -86.86932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,077 (2021)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R 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 N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R carry?

About 7,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N 9th ST over 2 Rds Wabash R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.