US Bridges

Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.90 N. of 73rd Ave · Structure no. 4500105

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,973
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,408 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHendricks Street
CrossesTurkey Creek Ditch
Location00.90 N. of 73rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49906, -87.37957
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2018)
Projected traffic2,408 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch 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 Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hendricks Street over Turkey Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.