US Bridges

Ridge Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Michigan Stree · Structure no. 4500116

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,891
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ridge Road over CSX Railroad in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,831 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.50 W of Michigan Stree
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55126, -87.2831
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,891 (2018)
Projected traffic21,831 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over CSX Railroad 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 Ridge Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,891 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.