US Bridges

Porter Place over Conrail RR

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 S Arrowhead · Structure no. 8400185

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Place over Conrail RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Place over Conrail RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter Place
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.20 S Arrowhead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53157, -87.50824
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2015)
Projected traffic244 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Porter Place over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Place over Conrail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Place over Conrail RR carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Porter Place over Conrail RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Place over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.