144th Avenue over Cedar Creek
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.20 E. of Morse St. · Structure no. 4500200
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
144th Avenue over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 144th Avenue over Cedar 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 144th Avenue over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 144th Avenue over Cedar 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 144th Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 144th Avenue over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 144th Avenue over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.