US Bridges

211th Avenue over Cedar Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.30 W. of Colfax ST · Structure no. 4500036

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th Avenue over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries211th Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.30 W. of Colfax ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23508, -87.41494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2012)
Projected traffic158 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 211th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.