Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of County Line · Structure no. 4500038
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,563
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,563 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,387 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River carry?
About 9,563 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lincoln HWY over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.