US Bridges

Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 100 S · Structure no. 4600128

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWozniak Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.10 N CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59453, -86.84935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic1,325 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wozniak Road over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.