US Bridges

123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 0.90 E Randolph Street · Structure no. 4500409

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow is a steel culvert carrying 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries123 RD Avenue
CrossesLake Overflow
Location0.90 E Randolph Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39461, -87.22173
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow 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 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 123 RD Avenue over Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.