US Bridges

Fail RD over Tributary Galena River

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 850 N · Structure no. 4600150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fail RD over Tributary Galena River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fail RD over Tributary Galena River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFail RD
CrossesTributary Galena River
Location00.10 S CR 850 N
RouteCounty Highway 411
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73079, -86.66185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fail RD over Tributary Galena River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fail RD over Tributary Galena River 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 RD over Tributary Galena River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fail RD over Tributary Galena River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fail RD over Tributary Galena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.