135th Avenue over West Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.80 E. of Calumet Ave · Structure no. 4500236
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,228
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
135th Avenue over West Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 135th Avenue over West Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,228 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,211 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 135th Avenue over West Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is 135th Avenue over West 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 135th Avenue over West Creek carry?
About 4,228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 135th Avenue over West Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 135th Avenue over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.