171st Avenue over Cedar Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.50 E. of Morse ST · Structure no. 4500048
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,396
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
171st Avenue over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 171st 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 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 171st Avenue over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is 171st 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 171st Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,396 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 171st Avenue over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 171st Avenue over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.