US Bridges

SR 2 over CSX RR

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 02.80 W US 6 · Structure no. 000640

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over CSX RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7,599 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,097 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesCSX RR
Location02.80 W US 6
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51711, -86.95324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,599 (2022)
Projected traffic8,097 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 2 over CSX RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over CSX RR carry?

About 7,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over CSX RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.