US Bridges

SR 212 over Nictd RR

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.05 N US 20 · Structure no. 028810

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Nictd RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 212 over Nictd RR in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 8,265 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,081 by 2030. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 212
CrossesNictd RR
Location01.05 N US 20
RouteState Highway 212
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71496, -86.82601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,265 (2020)
Projected traffic20,081 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 212 over Nictd RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 212 over Nictd RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Nictd RR carry?

About 8,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Nictd RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Nictd RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.