US Bridges

SR 2 over Wolf Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 06.61 W US 30 · Structure no. 000601

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Wolf Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,898 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,442 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesWolf Creek
Location06.61 W US 30
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40055, -87.15872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,898 (2022)
Projected traffic6,442 by 2042
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Wolf Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.