61st Avenue over Turkey Creek

Fair Condition49 years old22,387 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
Location00.60 E SR 53
Carries61st Avenue
CrossesTurkey Creek
Coordinates41.50732, -87.32372

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length110.2 ft (33.6 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width72.8 ft (22.2 m)
Deck Area745.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,387 (2018)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4500095

Nearby Bridges

61st Avenue over I-65 Nb/sb 0.2 mi Good I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek 0.3 mi Good I-65 SB over Turkey Creek 0.3 mi Good I-65 NB over Turkey Creek 0.3 mi Fair SR 53 over Turkey Creek 0.7 mi Good I-65 SB over Gtw Rr 0.7 mi Good I-65 NB over Gtw Rr 0.7 mi Good Mississippi Street over Grand Trunk Railroad 0.8 mi Good Liverpool Road over Turkey Creek 0.9 mi Fair I-65 SB over 53rd Avenue 1.1 mi Good