US Bridges

CR 600N over CSX Railroad

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 W CR 500 E · Structure no. 6400125

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 600N over CSX Railroad in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600N
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.10 W CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51966, -86.9692
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 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 600N over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600N over CSX Railroad 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 600N over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.