US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 S Harrison Blvd · Structure no. 6400128

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 115 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesGrand Trunk & Western RR
Location00.10 S Harrison Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47815, -87.0659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2018)
Projected traffic20,880 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR 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 Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Grand Trunk & Western RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.