US Bridges

145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 E. of US 231 · Structure no. 4500026

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run is a wood or timber slab carrying 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries145th Avenue
CrossesEast Branch Stoney Run
Location00.10 E. of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3545, -87.25634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2012)
Projected traffic332 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 145th Avenue over East Branch Stoney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.