US Bridges

SR 2 over Spring Run Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.63 W SR 55 · Structure no. 000570

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Spring Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Spring Run Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,477 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,581 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSpring Run Creek
Location00.63 W SR 55
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28966, -87.3658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,477 (2022)
Projected traffic11,581 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2 over Spring Run Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Spring Run Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Spring Run Creek carry?

About 10,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Spring Run Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Spring Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.