US Bridges

SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 04.53 E US 421 · Structure no. 076642

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesWilliams Arm Tuesburg D
Location04.53 E US 421
RouteState Highway 8
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3172, -86.80479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2022)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2032
Trucks27%
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 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D 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 Williams Arm Tuesburg D carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Williams Arm Tuesburg D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.