E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek
PoorLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.54 N SR 212 · Structure no. 4600512
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,350 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek carry?
About 23,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns E Michigan Blvd over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.