SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.24 S US 12 · Structure no. 030450
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,343
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 4,343 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 56 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek carry?
About 4,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR 249 NB over Muck Pocket-Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.