169th Avenue over West Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.90 E. of State Line · Structure no. 4500068
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 352
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
169th Avenue over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 169th Avenue over West 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 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 169th Avenue over West Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 169th Avenue over West 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 169th Avenue over West Creek carry?
About 352 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 169th Avenue over West Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 169th Avenue over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.