US Bridges

SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 03.89 N US 30 · Structure no. 001560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesCedar Lake Branch
Location03.89 N US 30
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23853, -85.62459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2019)
Projected traffic895 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Cedar Lake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.