US Bridges

Joliet Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.40 W JCT SR 130 · Structure no. 6400123

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet Road over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joliet Road over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,650 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJoliet Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.40 W JCT SR 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46869, -87.07943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2018)
Projected traffic14,650 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joliet Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joliet Road over Salt 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 Joliet Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Joliet Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.