US Bridges

Lilly RD over N&s Railroad

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.52 W of Shadeland RD · Structure no. 7900220

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,188
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly RD over N&s Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lilly RD over N&s Railroad in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,316 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly RD
CrossesN&s Railroad
Location00.52 W of Shadeland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38641, -86.93497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,188 (2023)
Projected traffic3,316 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilly RD over N&s Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly RD over N&s Railroad 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 Lilly RD over N&s Railroad carry?

About 2,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lilly RD over N&s Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly RD over N&s Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.