US Bridges

CR 775E over Sugar Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.13 N of CR 660 N · Structure no. 7900097

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775E over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 775E over Sugar Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 775E
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.13 N of CR 660 N
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51543, -86.75733
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2023)
Projected traffic791 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 775E over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775E over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 775E over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775E over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.