US Bridges

37th Avenue over Deep River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 W US 6 · Structure no. 4500111

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,588
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Avenue over Deep River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 37th Avenue over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,122 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries37th Avenue
CrossesDeep River
Location00.50 W US 6
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55074, -87.25208
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,588 (2018)
Projected traffic25,122 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 37th Avenue over Deep River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th 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 37th Avenue over Deep River carry?

About 20,588 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 37th Avenue over Deep River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Avenue over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.