Wisconsin Street over Lake George
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.20 S. of 3rd ST · Structure no. 4500145
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,680
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wisconsin Street over Lake George is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wisconsin Street over Lake George in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wisconsin Street over Lake George built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wisconsin Street over Lake George in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Wisconsin Street over Lake George carry?
About 8,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wisconsin Street over Lake George?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Wisconsin Street over Lake George?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.