CR 600N over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadPorter County, Indiana · 00.25 W JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 6400067
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,670
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 600N over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600N over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 600N over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 600N over Salt 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 600N over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 600N over Salt Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 600N over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.