US Bridges

Randolph Street over Deep River

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 S of US 30 · Structure no. 4500094

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,060
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Street over Deep River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Randolph Street over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 6,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRandolph Street
CrossesDeep River
Location00.60 S of US 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45963, -87.23912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,060 (2018)
Projected traffic7,395 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$952,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randolph Street over Deep River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randolph Street over Deep River 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 Randolph Street over Deep River carry?

About 6,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Street over Deep River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Street over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.