US Bridges

CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 125 E · Structure no. 4600165

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesTributary Galena River
Location00.10 E CR 125 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75288, -86.67477
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2022)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000N 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 CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000N over Tributary Galena River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.