US Bridges

CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR

Poor

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.26 N of SR 38 · Structure no. 7900167

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900E
CrossesBranch S Fork Wildcat CR
Location00.26 N of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37209, -86.73283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900E over Branch S Fork Wildcat CR carry?

About 2,639 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.