Lute Road over Willow Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.20 E Swanson Road · Structure no. 6400156
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lute Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lute Road over Willow Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lute Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lute Road over Willow Creek 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 Lute Road over Willow Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lute Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lute Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.