Stone Avenue over Willow Creek
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.50 W Willowcreek RD · Structure no. 6400110
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone Avenue over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stone Avenue over Willow Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone Avenue over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Stone Avenue over Willow 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 Stone Avenue over Willow Creek carry?
About 7,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Stone Avenue over Willow Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Stone Avenue over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.