US Bridges

CR 200 E over Coffee Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.04 S. I-90 (toll Road) · Structure no. 6400181

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 E over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 200 E over Coffee Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200 E
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location00.04 S. I-90 (toll Road)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57113, -87.02811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2016)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 200 E over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 E over Coffee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 E over Coffee Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 E over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 E over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.