Franklin Street over Trail Creek
FairPosted for loadLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.20 N 2nd ST · Structure no. 4600143
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,577
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street over Trail Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Franklin Street over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,010 by 2038. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Franklin Street over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Franklin 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 Franklin Street over Trail Creek carry?
About 16,577 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Street over Trail Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.