US Bridges

CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.02 S of SR 26 · Structure no. 7900088

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 775E
CrossesBr Middle Fork Wildcat C
Location00.02 S of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41923, -86.75668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2023)
Projected traffic573 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775E over Br Middle Fork Wildcat C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.