US Bridges

CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 26 · Structure no. 7900089

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 775E
CrossesMid Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.10 S of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41819, -86.75667
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek 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 CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.