US Bridges

Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.40 SW Old Porter Road · Structure no. 6400133

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrisman Road
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location00.40 SW Old Porter Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58968, -87.17558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad 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 Conrail Railroad carry?

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

How long is Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Crisman Road over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.