FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 600W

Carrying CR 600W over I-94 WBL

00.72 W US-20, LaPorte, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: CR 600W

The CR 600W bridge in LaPorte, Indiana carries CR 600W over I-94 WBL. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 16,910 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 600W compares

229
Bridges in LaPorte · 15 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.9
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
16,910 vehicles/day
Structure Number
049360

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 600W is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 600W against other structures in LaPorte and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 600W?

CR 600W in LaPorte, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 600W inspected?

CR 600W's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,910 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 600W is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 600W?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 600W.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 600W?

Ownership is not specified for CR 600W in the NBI.

How old is CR 600W and does age affect safety?

CR 600W was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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