US Bridges

Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.04 W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 7900084

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,151
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, 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 5 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 7,151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2044. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower RD
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.04 W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43999, -86.82996
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,151 (2022)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Eisenhower RD over Wildcat 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 Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 7,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower RD over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.