US Bridges

US 24 over Tippecanoe River

Good

White County, Indiana · 00.43 E US 421 · Structure no. 005941

Built
2014
11 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 24 over Tippecanoe River in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2014 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 11 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 5,443 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2032. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.43 E US 421
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74645, -86.75774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,443 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 24 over Tippecanoe River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 5,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.