US Bridges

Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 E. of Cline Ave · Structure no. 4500075

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,777
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBelshaw Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.60 E. of Cline Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26766, -87.4162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,777 (2019)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2040
Trucks18%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$188,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belshaw Road over Cedar 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 Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,777 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Belshaw Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.