SR 53 over Turkey Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 02.31 N US 30 · Structure no. 019480
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,377
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 53 over Turkey 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 20,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.