US Bridges

Broad Street over Turkey Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Joliet · Structure no. 4500394

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,657
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broad Street over Turkey Creek 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 7,657 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,437 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location00.40 N of Joliet
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49807, -87.42745
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2019)
Projected traffic9,437 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Broad Street over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Broad Street over Turkey 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 Broad Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.