US Bridges

SR 2 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.42 E US 41 · Structure no. 000560

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 2 over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 70 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 6 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 11,159 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,517 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesCedar Creek
Location02.42 E US 41
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.29125, -87.4224
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,159 (2022)
Projected traffic26,517 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 2 over Cedar Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 11,159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.