US Bridges

Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.30 S Springland · Structure no. 4600155

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,225 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRoeske Avenue
CrossesNictd RR
Location00.30 S Springland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7133, -86.86487
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR 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 Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Roeske Avenue over Nictd RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.