US Bridges

SR 2 over Salt Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.78 W US 30 · Structure no. 000620

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,324 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,975 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.78 W US 30
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45099, -87.07293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,324 (2021)
Projected traffic12,975 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?

About 9,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.