US Bridges

SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing

Good

White County, Indiana · 01.55 E SR 39 W JCT · Structure no. 004270

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,132 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2037. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesTippecanoe W X-Ing
Location01.55 E SR 39 W JCT
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88442, -86.74696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,132 (2020)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing carry?

About 3,132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Tippecanoe W X-Ing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.