Range Road over Porter Ditch
PoorLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.40 S CR 800 S · Structure no. 4600063
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Range Road over Porter Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Range Road over Porter Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Range Road over Porter Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Range Road over Porter Ditch 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 Range Road over Porter Ditch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Range Road over Porter Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Range Road over Porter Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.