STATE LINE ROAD
Carrying STATE LINE ROAD over KANKAKEE RIVER
00.80 S 241st AVE, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE LINE ROAD
The STATE LINE ROAD bridge in Lake, Indiana carries STATE LINE ROAD over KANKAKEE RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1926, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 68.2 meters (224 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE LINE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1926
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 68.2 m (224 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 136 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500033
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 0/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
STATE LINE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STATE LINE ROAD 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 STATE LINE ROAD?
STATE LINE ROAD in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE LINE ROAD inspected?
STATE LINE ROAD'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 136 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE LINE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE LINE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for STATE LINE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE LINE ROAD?
STATE LINE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is STATE LINE ROAD and does age affect safety?
STATE LINE ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1926.
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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