US Bridges

4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.10 W SR 53 · Structure no. 4500211

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 10,108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,334 by 2038. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave
CrossesNS RR & CSX RR
Location02.10 W SR 53
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60376, -87.37723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span174 ft (53.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR 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 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR carry?

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

How long is 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave over NS RR & CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.