Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.42 E Hamstrom Road · Structure no. 6400182
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central 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 Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Robbins Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.