US Bridges

Emery Road over Nictd RR

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.30 N CR 700 N · Structure no. 4600124

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emery Road over Nictd RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emery Road over Nictd RR 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEmery Road
CrossesNictd RR
Location00.30 N CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71301, -86.56982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emery Road over Nictd RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emery Road over Nictd RR 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 Emery Road over Nictd RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emery Road over Nictd RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emery Road over Nictd RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.