153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 E. of Colfax · Structure no. 4500046
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,045
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia is a concrete channel beam carrying 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,791 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia 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 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia carry?
About 3,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 153rd Avenue over Lake Dalecarlia?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.