Bleck Road over Trail Creek
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.20 S US 20 · Structure no. 4600001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bleck Road over Trail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bleck Road over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bleck Road over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Bleck Road over Trail Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bleck Road over Trail Creek carry?
About 2,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bleck Road over Trail Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bleck Road over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.