Morse Street over Cedar Creek
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.10 N. of 141st ST · Structure no. 4500128
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,672
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morse Street over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Morse Street over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 5,672 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,991 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morse Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morse Street over Cedar 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 Morse Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 5,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Morse Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Morse Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.