US Bridges

CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch

Poor

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.00 W Long Lane · Structure no. 4600092

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 101 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 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1650S
CrossesHanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch
Location01.00 W Long Lane
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36812, -86.77541
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg 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 CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1650S over Hanna Arm-Tuesburg Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.