US Bridges

Ainsworth Road over Deep River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Randolph · Structure no. 4500099

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,407
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ainsworth Road over Deep River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ainsworth Road over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAinsworth Road
CrossesDeep River
Location00.20 E of Randolph
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49333, -87.23517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2012)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ainsworth Road over Deep River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ainsworth Road 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 Ainsworth Road over Deep River carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ainsworth Road over Deep River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ainsworth Road over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.