US Bridges

10th ST over Duck Creek

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 W of County Line RD · Structure no. 4500148

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,149
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 10th ST 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 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 7,149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,724 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10th ST
CrossesDuck Creek
Location00.20 W of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52166, -87.22414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,149 (2018)
Projected traffic8,724 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$105,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th ST over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th ST over Duck Creek 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 10th ST over Duck Creek carry?

About 7,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST over Duck Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.