US Bridges

Harrison Street over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.30 S of 61st Ave · Structure no. 4500110

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,146
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Street over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 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 6,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,961 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.30 S of 61st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50248, -87.34531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,146 (2012)
Projected traffic7,961 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Harrison Street 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 Harrison Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,146 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.