Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes
FairPosted for loadNoble County, Indiana · 00.00 Chain-O-Lakes ST Pk · Structure no. 060080
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Channel-Long/Dock Lakes?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.