Binyon Street over Cedar Creek
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 W. of Morse St. · Structure no. 4500182
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Binyon Street over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Binyon Street over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Binyon Street over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Binyon Street 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 Binyon Street over Cedar Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Binyon Street over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Binyon Street over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.