Clay Street over Deep River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 97th Ave · Structure no. 4500092
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Street over Deep River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay Street over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Clay Street over Deep River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay 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 Clay Street over Deep River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Clay Street over Deep River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Street over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.