68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.20 W. of SR 53 · Structure no. 4500222
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,943
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,943 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,398 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68th Place over Branch of Turkey 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 68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek carry?
About 5,943 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 68th Place over Branch of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.