US Bridges

US 41 over Arm West Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.25 N US 231 · Structure no. 015625

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Arm West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Arm West Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 22,421 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,660 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesArm West Creek
Location00.25 N US 231
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42487, -87.47006
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,421 (2021)
Projected traffic28,660 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Arm West Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Arm West Creek 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 over Arm West Creek carry?

About 22,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Arm West Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Arm West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.