South Alley over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 S.E. of SR 2 · Structure no. 4500163
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Alley over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Alley over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2040. 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 South Alley over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Alley 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 South Alley over Cedar Creek carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Alley 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 South Alley over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.