Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.50 S. of 133rd Ave · Structure no. 4500045
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,657
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,657 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,552 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake 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 Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake carry?
About 3,657 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Parrish Avenue over Branch of Cedar Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.