Clark Street over Cedar Creek
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.20 N. of Main St. · Structure no. 4500166
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 678
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Clark Street over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clark Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over Cedar 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 Clark Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 678 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.