Franklin Street over Trail Creek

Fair Condition94 years old16,577 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
Location00.20 N 2nd ST
CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesTrail Creek
Coordinates41.72279, -86.90459

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length212.9 ft (64.9 m)
Max Span181.8 ft (55.4 m)
Deck Width52.8 ft (16.1 m)
Deck Area1044.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,577 (2018)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4600143

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