East Street over Trail Creek
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 N 8th ST · Structure no. 4600141
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,625
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street over Trail Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Street over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Street over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Street over Trail Creek 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 East Street over Trail Creek carry?
About 3,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Street over Trail Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns East Street over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.