217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb
GoodLake County, Indiana · 04.54 S SR 2 · Structure no. 038300
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 2023.
How much traffic does 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 217th Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.