US Bridges

CR 650W over Kankakee River

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 S Bigler Road · Structure no. 4600152

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over Kankakee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650W over Kankakee River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 650W
CrossesKankakee River
Location00.10 S Bigler Road
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.272, -86.82365
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2018)
Projected traffic530 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650W over Kankakee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 650W over Kankakee River 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 CR 650W over Kankakee River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over Kankakee River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.