US Bridges

CR 500N over Salt Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.80 W JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 6400066

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500N over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 500N over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500N
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.80 W JCT SR 149
RouteCity Street 276
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50716, -87.13718
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2018)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 500N over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500N over Salt Creek 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 CR 500N over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 500N over Salt Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500N over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.