US Bridges

61st Avenue over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 E SR 53 · Structure no. 4500095

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,387
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st Avenue over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 61st Avenue over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 22,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,317 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries61st Avenue
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.60 E SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50732, -87.32372
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,387 (2018)
Projected traffic27,317 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 61st Avenue over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st Avenue over Turkey 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 61st Avenue over Turkey Creek carry?

About 22,387 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 61st Avenue over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 61st Avenue over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.