US Bridges

CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 N SR 2 · Structure no. 4600125

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150E
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.50 N SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.641, -86.67021
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150E over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.