US Bridges

CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.12 S of CR 150 S · Structure no. 7900090

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesBranch S Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.12 S of CR 150 S
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39444, -86.75262
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2023)
Projected traffic612 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 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR 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 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.