US Bridges

CR 250W over Tippecanoe River

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.60 S CR 900 N · Structure no. 9200104

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Tippecanoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250W over Tippecanoe River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250W
CrossesTippecanoe River
Location00.60 S CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28658, -85.53654
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2014)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250W over Tippecanoe River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CR 250W over Tippecanoe River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Tippecanoe River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Tippecanoe River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Tippecanoe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.