US Bridges

LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.00 Pokagon State Park · Structure no. 060065

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail is a wood or timber slab carrying LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLN 100 Lake James
CrossesPark Road Trail
Location00.00 Pokagon State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70787, -85.03233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2004)
Projected traffic474 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN 100 Lake James over Park Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns LN 100 Lake James over Park Road Trail?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.