US Bridges

Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 E. of Clark St. · Structure no. 4500203

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 10,108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,334 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial HWY
CrossesNictd Railroad
Location00.10 E. of Clark St.
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60548, -87.3927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,108 (2018)
Projected traffic12,334 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad 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 Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad carry?

About 10,108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial HWY over Nictd Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.