US Bridges

CR 875N over Squirrel Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 400 W · Structure no. 6400082

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875N over Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 875N over Squirrel Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 875N
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location00.20 E CR 400 W
RouteCity Street 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56114, -87.13866
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2018)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 875N over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875N over Squirrel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 875N over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 875N over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875N over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.