US Bridges

3rd Street over Lake George & Trail

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 W. of Main Street · Structure no. 4500406

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,681
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Lake George & Trail is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,681 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,002 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesLake George & Trail
Location00.10 W. of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53146, -87.25648
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,681 (2018)
Projected traffic7,002 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail 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 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail carry?

About 5,681 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Lake George & Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.