US Bridges

113th Avenue over I-65

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.36 N US 231 · Structure no. 038460

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,247
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

113th Avenue over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 113th Avenue over I-65 in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries113th Avenue
CrossesI-65
Location01.36 N US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4129, -87.32146
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2004)
Projected traffic6,300 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 113th Avenue over I-65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 113th Avenue over I-65 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 113th Avenue over I-65 carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 113th Avenue over I-65?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 113th Avenue over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.