SR 8 over Davidson Drain
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.00 W SR 39 · Structure no. 002220
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,968
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Davidson Drain is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 8 over Davidson Drain in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,968 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,232 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Davidson Drain built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over Davidson Drain 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 8 over Davidson Drain carry?
About 1,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Davidson Drain?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Davidson Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.