US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River)
PoorPorter County, Indiana · 00.94 W SR 249 · Structure no. 003240
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,763
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River) in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,085 by 2030. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River) built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River) carry?
About 1,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?
The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 WB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.