Colorado Street over Deep River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N. of 97th Ave · Structure no. 4500091
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,302
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Street over Deep River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Street over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Street over Deep River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Street over Deep River 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 Colorado Street over Deep River carry?
About 5,302 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Street over Deep River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Street over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.