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CR 950W over Unt Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.50 S CR 75 S · Structure no. 7900144

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950W over Unt Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950W over Unt Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 43 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950W
CrossesUnt Wabash River
Location01.50 S CR 75 S
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38339, -87.08393
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic265 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 CR 950W over Unt Wabash River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 950W over Unt Wabash River 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 950W over Unt Wabash River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 950W over Unt Wabash River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950W over Unt Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.