Hedwig Drive over West Creek
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 S. of W. 97th Lane · Structure no. 4500389
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hedwig Drive over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hedwig Drive over West Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hedwig Drive over West Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hedwig Drive 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 Hedwig Drive over West Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hedwig Drive over West Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Hedwig Drive over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.