CONRAIL RR
Carrying CONRAIL RR over US 30 WB
00.24 E US 41, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CONRAIL RR
The CONRAIL RR bridge in Lake, Indiana carries CONRAIL RR over US 30 WB. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 20,547 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CONRAIL RR compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,547 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 008090
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CONRAIL RR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CONRAIL RR against other structures in Lake and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CONRAIL RR?
CONRAIL RR in Lake, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CONRAIL RR inspected?
CONRAIL RR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,547 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONRAIL RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CONRAIL RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CONRAIL RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining CONRAIL RR?
Ownership is not specified for CONRAIL RR in the NBI.
How old is CONRAIL RR and does age affect safety?
CONRAIL RR was built in 1927, making it 99 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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