US Bridges

Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.14 W Grant RD · Structure no. 7900102

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 100 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2044. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPretty Prairie RD
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.14 W Grant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54237, -86.76421
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2021)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pretty Prairie RD over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.