Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.80 N Jct. SR 8 · Structure no. 6400047
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Smoke Road over Sandy Hook Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.