US Bridges

Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 61st Ave · Structure no. 4500050

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,025
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,804 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLiverpool Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.30 N of 61st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51191, -87.30694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2012)
Projected traffic7,804 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.