Wilson Road over Dunes Creek
PoorPorter County, Indiana · 00.00 Dunes State Park · Structure no. 060160
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Road over Dunes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over Dunes Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 91 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Wilson Road over Dunes Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Wilson Road over Dunes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Road over Dunes Creek carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Road over Dunes Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Road over Dunes Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.