US Bridges

SR 2 over Sievers Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 04.15 W US 30 · Structure no. 000610

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sievers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Sievers Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,896 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,192 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSievers Creek
Location04.15 W US 30
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42222, -87.12223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,896 (2021)
Projected traffic11,192 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sievers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 2 over Sievers 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 Sievers Creek carry?

About 6,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Sievers Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sievers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.