US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over CSX RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 0.1 S 145th ST · Structure no. 4500233

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,057
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Railroad Avenue over CSX RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,627 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.1 S 145th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63067, -87.47617
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,057 (2019)
Projected traffic13,627 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Railroad Avenue over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over CSX RR 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 Railroad Avenue over CSX RR carry?

About 11,057 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over CSX RR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.