US Bridges

CR 700N over Salt Creek

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.20 E SR 149 · Structure no. 6400179

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700N over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700N over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 700N
CrossesSalt Creek
Location00.20 E SR 149
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5357, -87.12268
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2018)
Projected traffic6,600 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 700N over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700N over Salt 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 CR 700N over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 700N over Salt Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700N over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.