Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek
FairTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.06 SW Barton Beach Roa · Structure no. 7900185
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 511 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,803
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 5 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 24,803 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,593 by 2044. The structure is 511 ft (155.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek 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 Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 24,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 511 ft (155.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Schuyler Avenue over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.