Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.10 W. of Fremont St. · Structure no. 4500162
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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.
It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oakley Avenue over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.