US Bridges

CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.07 S of SR 38 · Structure no. 7900162

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,642
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 48 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 3,642 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900E
CrossesBranch S Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.07 S of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36728, -86.73263
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,642 (2023)
Projected traffic5,520 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 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR 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 CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 3,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.