MICHIGAN AVENUE
Carrying MICHIGAN AVENUE over SR-912 WBL
01.34 W US-12, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MICHIGAN AVENUE
The MICHIGAN AVENUE bridge in Lake, Indiana carries MICHIGAN AVENUE over SR-912 WBL. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 36,100 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 033032
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 MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE?
MICHIGAN AVENUE in Lake, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MICHIGAN AVENUE inspected?
MICHIGAN AVENUE'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 36,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MICHIGAN AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining MICHIGAN AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for MICHIGAN AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is MICHIGAN AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MICHIGAN AVENUE was built in 1959, making it 67 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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