CR 1000S over Kankakee River
PoorPosted for loadLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.60 W CR 500 E · Structure no. 4600059
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1000S over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000S over Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 CR 1000S over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1000S over Kankakee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 1000S over Kankakee River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1000S over Kankakee River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1000S over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.