US Bridges

CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.30 E 600 E · Structure no. 6400169

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1275N
CrossesBranch of Kemper Ditch
Location00.30 E 600 E
RouteCity Street 258
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61728, -86.94634
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper 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 CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1275N over Branch of Kemper Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.