Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.50 E US 41 · Structure no. 4500118
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 389 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,879
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 89 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,879 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,802 by 2040. The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail carry?
About 16,879 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail?
The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Kennedy Avenue Trail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.