US Bridges

Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 2 · Structure no. 4600126

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,375 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFail Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.40 N SR 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63568, -86.68001
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2022)
Projected traffic12,375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fail Road 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 Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fail Road over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.