US Bridges

Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles W of Old SR 27 · Structure no. 7600047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Lake RD
CrossesIndiana Northeastern RR
Location0.50 Miles W of Old SR 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62416, -85.00929
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2021)
Projected traffic970 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Lake RD over Indiana Northeastern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.