US Bridges

CR 75E over Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.37 S of CR 600 N · Structure no. 7900113

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75E over Burnett Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 75E over Burnett 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 926 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 75E
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.37 S of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49862, -86.89215
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2021)
Projected traffic1,460 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 75E over Burnett Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 75E over Burnett 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 75E over Burnett Creek carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 75E over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75E over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.