161st Avenue over Cedar Creek
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.20 E. of Colfax · Structure no. 4500047
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 762
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
161st Avenue over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?
About 762 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 161st Avenue over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.