US Bridges

CR 600E over Little Calumet River

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.20 S CR 1350N · Structure no. 6400161

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Little Calumet River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600E over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.20 S CR 1350N
RouteCity Street 79
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62736, -86.95153
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 600E over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600E over Little Calumet River 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 CR 600E over Little Calumet River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.