US Bridges

CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.02 N. of CR 400 S · Structure no. 4600167

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 150W
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location00.02 N. of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54701, -86.73052
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 150W over Kingsbury 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 CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150W over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.