US Bridges

Union Street over EB over Streets RR

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.15 W 6th Street · Structure no. 7900195

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,590
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over EB over Streets RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over EB over Streets RR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,188 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Street
CrossesEB over Streets RR
Location00.15 W 6th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42512, -86.89326
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2022)
Projected traffic10,188 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Street over EB over Streets RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Street over EB over Streets RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Union Street over EB over Streets RR carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over EB over Streets RR?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over EB over Streets RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.