US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.24 E SR 149 · Structure no. 003250
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,704
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,704 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,816 by 2029. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road carry?
About 8,704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road?
The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 EB over NS RR Access Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.