US Bridges

E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.04 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 7900094

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesN Fork Wildcat Creek
Location00.04 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46187, -86.69475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic887 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over N 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 E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over N Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.