US Bridges

Springland Ave over Trail Creek

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.30 E Roeske Ave · Structure no. 4600140

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springland Ave over Trail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springland Ave over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringland Ave
CrossesTrail Creek
Location00.30 E Roeske Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71667, -86.85987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,325 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springland Ave over Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springland Ave over Trail Creek 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 Springland Ave over Trail Creek carry?

About 7,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springland Ave over Trail Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Springland Ave over Trail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.