US Bridges

US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 04.54 S SR 2 · Structure no. 015570

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,198 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2038. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesNS RR 236th Ave
Location04.54 S SR 2
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18852, -87.45343
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,198 (2021)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2038
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave carry?

About 7,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over NS RR 236th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.