US Bridges

Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 N. of 73rd Ave · Structure no. 4500108

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,510
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,510 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,721 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCline Avenue
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.10 N. of 73rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49339, -87.43219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,510 (2019)
Projected traffic11,721 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek 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 Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek carry?

About 9,510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m).

Who owns Cline Avenue over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.