US Bridges

Liverpool Road over Deep River

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 W. of State ST · Structure no. 4500127

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liverpool Road over Deep River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Liverpool Road over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,615 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLiverpool Road
CrossesDeep River
Location00.40 W. of State ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56283, -87.29087
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2018)
Projected traffic2,615 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$363,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liverpool Road over Deep River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liverpool Road over Deep River 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 Liverpool Road over Deep River carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Liverpool Road over Deep River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Liverpool Road over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.