169th Street over Conrail Railroad
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.30 W. of Kennedy Ave. · Structure no. 4500157
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,308
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
169th Street over Conrail Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 169th Street over Conrail Railroad in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older 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 11,308 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,936 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 169th Street over Conrail Railroad built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is 169th Street over Conrail Railroad 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 169th Street over Conrail Railroad carry?
About 11,308 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 169th Street over Conrail Railroad?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 169th Street over Conrail Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.