Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake
GoodSteuben County, Indiana · 01.50 Miles N of SR 120 · Structure no. 7600002
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Outer DR over Channel East Clear Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.