Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N. of 73rd Ave · Structure no. 4500395
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,860
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,687 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek carry?
About 7,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Fairbanks Street over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.