US Bridges

Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 109th Ave · Structure no. 4500160

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand Blvd
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location00.50 N of 109th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42723, -87.25821
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2012)
Projected traffic888 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer 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 Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Grand Blvd over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.