US Bridges

Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 W Blackstone Circle · Structure no. 6400157

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJoseph Avenue
CrossesRobbins Ditch
Location00.10 W Blackstone Circle
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5785, -87.15842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch 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 Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph Avenue over Robbins Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.