Old Ridge Road over Deep River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.20 S.E. of Lake Park a · Structure no. 4500143
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,235
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ridge Road over Deep River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Ridge Road over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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 14,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,075 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ridge Road over Deep River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Old Ridge 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 Old Ridge Road over Deep River carry?
About 14,235 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Ridge Road over Deep River?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ridge Road over Deep River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.