Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek
GoodSteuben County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of Belle Fnt · Structure no. 7600056
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lane 201 Ball Lake over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.