US Bridges

CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 03.58 N SR 2 · Structure no. 038400

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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 5 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2030. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR H-10153rd Ave
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location03.58 N SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34008, -87.30891
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2004)
Projected traffic711 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR H-10153rd Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.