US Bridges

Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 125 W · Structure no. 4300232

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Street
CrossesCenter Lake Outlet
Location00.30 E of CR 125 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2457, -85.86554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Street over Center Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.