Lenburg Road over Salt Creek
PoorPorter County, Indiana · 00.30 E Mccool RD · Structure no. 6400115
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,140
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenburg Road over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lenburg Road over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,930 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lenburg Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lenburg Road 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 Lenburg Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lenburg Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lenburg Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.