US Bridges

101st Avenue over Deep River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.70 W Colorado · Structure no. 4500235

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,896
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st Avenue over Deep River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 101st Avenue over Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,754 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries101st Avenue
CrossesDeep River
Location00.70 W Colorado
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43473, -87.31219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2018)
Projected traffic4,754 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 101st Avenue over Deep River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Avenue over Deep River 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 101st Avenue over Deep River carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 101st Avenue over Deep River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Avenue over Deep River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.