US Bridges

SR 130 over Salt Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.00 W SR 149 · Structure no. 026300

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,572
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 130 over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 130 over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 93 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 9,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,889 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 130
CrossesSalt Creek
Location01.00 W SR 149
RouteState Highway 130
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49873, -87.14129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,572 (2004)
Projected traffic15,889 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 130 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 130 over Salt Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 130 over Salt Creek carry?

About 9,572 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 130 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 130 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.