SR 2 over Forbes Ditch
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.19 W US 6 · Structure no. 000650
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,283
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Forbes Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Forbes Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 8,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,428 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Forbes Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 2 over Forbes Ditch 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 Forbes Ditch carry?
About 8,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Forbes Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Forbes Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.