US Bridges

SR 8 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.87 E SR 49 · Structure no. 002150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 8 over Crooked Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location01.87 E SR 49
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31787, -86.98986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2022)
Projected traffic2,373 by 2030
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Crooked Creek 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 8 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.