US 30 over Crooked Creek
FairPorter County, Indiana · 03.52 E SR 49 · Structure no. 008190
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,095
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 over Crooked Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 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 26,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,141 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 30 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 30 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 26,095 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.