US Bridges

CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 100 S · Structure no. 7900092

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesMid Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.30 N of CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40754, -86.73261
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,193 (2023)
Projected traffic6,355 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 900E 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 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 4,193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Mid Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.