US Bridges

125th Avenue over West Creek

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.90 E. of Calumet · Structure no. 4500408

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th Avenue over West Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 125th Avenue over West Creek in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries125th Avenue
CrossesWest Creek
Location00.90 E. of Calumet
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39203, -87.48927
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 125th Avenue over West Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th Avenue 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 125th Avenue over West Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 125th Avenue over West Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 125th Avenue over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.