Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 1.2 North CR 725 N · Structure no. 4600002
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Wilhelm Road over Galena 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 Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wilhelm Road over Galena Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.