US Bridges

149th Avenue over Cedar Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.30 E Morse ST · Structure no. 4500218

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

149th Avenue over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 149th Avenue over Cedar Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries149th Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.30 E Morse ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34797, -87.4166
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2019)
Projected traffic558 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 149th Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 149th 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 149th Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 149th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns 149th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.