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Veterans Memorial over N&s RR

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.18 S of SR 38 · Structure no. 7900181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
546 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,576
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Memorial over N&s RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,155 by 2044. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.18 S of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3742, -86.81413
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,576 (2023)
Projected traffic28,155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Memorial over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over N&s RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Memorial over N&s RR carry?

About 18,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over N&s RR?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.