Old Porter Road over Salt Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.20 W Salt Creek RD · Structure no. 6400088
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Porter Road over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Porter Road over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Porter Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old Porter Road over Salt 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 Old Porter Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Porter Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Porter Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.