US 12 EB over Burns Ditch (deep River)

Poor Condition56 years old4,635 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyPorter
Location00.94 W SR 249
CarriesUS 12 EB
CrossesBurns Ditch (deep River)
Coordinates41.61845, -87.17632

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure2 (Critical)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length285.8 ft (87.1 m)
Max Span50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area1123.6 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1970 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,635 (2021)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number003230

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