Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River
PoorClosed to trafficPorter County, Indiana · 00.40 N Beam St. · Structure no. 6400091
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River 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 Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mineral Spring over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.