US Bridges

CR 1000E over Bridge Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.32 S of Old SR 25 · Structure no. 7900108

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000E over Bridge Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesBridge Creek
Location00.32 S of Old SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54255, -86.71471
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2023)
Projected traffic261 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 1000E over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 1000E over Bridge 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 1000E over Bridge Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000E over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.