US Bridges

SR 4 over Gtw RR

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 02.79 E SR 104 · Structure no. 001430

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Gtw RR in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 47 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 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 1,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,657 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesGtw RR
Location02.79 E SR 104
RouteState Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56919, -86.56201
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2020)
Projected traffic5,657 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 4 over Gtw RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Gtw RR carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Gtw RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.