SR 149 over Salt Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.93 N US 6 · Structure no. 027350
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,533
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 149 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,498 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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. |
| 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 SR 149 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 149 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 149 over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 149 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 149 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.