US Bridges

Crisman Road over Portage Avenue

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 E Willowcreek Road · Structure no. 6400131

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crisman Road over Portage Avenue is a steel culvert carrying Crisman Road over Portage Avenue in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrisman Road
CrossesPortage Avenue
Location00.10 E Willowcreek Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58669, -87.18232
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2018)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Crisman Road over Portage Avenue built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crisman Road over Portage Avenue 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 Crisman Road over Portage Avenue carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crisman Road over Portage Avenue?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Crisman Road over Portage Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.