US Bridges

CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 W JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 6400120

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBranch Cobbs Creek
Location00.30 W JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30398, -87.20443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Branch Cobbs 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 CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Branch Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.