Michigan Street over Deep River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.70 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500141
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,252
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michigan Street over Deep River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Street over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,189 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michigan Street over Deep River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michigan Street 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 Michigan Street over Deep River carry?
About 4,252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Michigan Street over Deep River?
The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Michigan Street over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.