Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N. of 69th Avenue · Structure no. 4500388
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,846
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,049 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 66 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad 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 Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad carry?
About 10,846 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.