East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River
GoodWhite County, Indiana · 00.01 S Norway RD · Structure no. 9100067
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 483 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is East Shafer Drive 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns East Shafer Drive over Tippecanoe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.