Front Street over Duck Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Old Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500147
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,199
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Duck Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Front Street over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Street over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Front Street over Duck Creek carry?
About 8,199 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Duck Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.