Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 0.57 MI W Froberg Road · Structure no. 6400188
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vale Park Road over Beauty 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 Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Vale Park Road over Beauty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.