US Bridges

SR 2 over Pearle Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.88 E I-65 · Structure no. 000578

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,940
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Pearle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Pearle Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,940 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2028. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesPearle Creek
Location00.88 E I-65
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28933, -87.28393
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,940 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pearle Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Pearle Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Pearle Creek carry?

About 7,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Pearle Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Pearle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.