US Bridges

Rand Street over Deep River

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 W. of SR 51 · Structure no. 4500142

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,266
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rand Street over Deep River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rand Street over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRand Street
CrossesDeep River
Location00.40 W. of SR 51
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54709, -87.24884
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,266 (2016)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$15,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rand Street over Deep River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rand 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 Rand Street over Deep River carry?

About 1,266 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rand Street over Deep River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rand Street over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.