US Bridges

157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Montgomry · Structure no. 4500012

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run is a wood or timber slab carrying 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries157th Avenue
CrossesEast Branch Stoney Run
Location00.30 W of Montgomry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33311, -87.25668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2012)
Projected traffic319 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 157th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.