US Bridges

CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 S JCT SR 130 · Structure no. 6400117

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,610 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 475W
CrossesConrail Ny/St Louis RR
Location00.10 S JCT SR 130
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50387, -87.15795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,260 (2018)
Projected traffic15,610 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR 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 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR carry?

About 8,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475W over Conrail Ny/St Louis RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.