US Bridges

18th ST over Ferry ST

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.10 N South ST · Structure no. 7900160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,149
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th ST over Ferry ST is a concrete frame carrying 18th ST over Ferry ST in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,575 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries18th ST
CrossesFerry ST
Location00.10 N South ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41886, -86.87724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,149 (2015)
Projected traffic21,575 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$115,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th ST over Ferry ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th ST over Ferry ST 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 18th ST over Ferry ST carry?

About 12,149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 18th ST over Ferry ST?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 18th ST over Ferry ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.