US Bridges

CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 500 W · Structure no. 4600115

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg is a steel culvert carrying CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1900S
CrossesWilliams Arm of Tuesburg
Location00.50 W CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33175, -86.80491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg 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 CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1900S over Williams Arm of Tuesburg?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.