61st Avenue over Deep River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Wisconsin Stre · Structure no. 4500096
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,534
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st Avenue over Deep River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 61st Avenue over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,854 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 61st Avenue over Deep River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is 61st Avenue over Deep River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 61st Avenue over Deep River carry?
About 10,534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 61st Avenue over Deep River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 61st Avenue over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.