61ST AVENUE
Carrying 61ST AVENUE over DEEP RIVER
00.40 W of WISCONSIN STRE, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 61ST AVENUE
The 61ST AVENUE bridge in Lake, Indiana carries 61ST AVENUE over DEEP RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.0 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,534 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 61ST AVENUE 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
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,534 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500096
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 61ST 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 61ST 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 61ST AVENUE?
61ST AVENUE in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 61ST AVENUE inspected?
61ST 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 10,534 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 61ST AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 61ST AVENUE?
61ST AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 61ST AVENUE?
61ST AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 61ST AVENUE and does age affect safety?
61ST AVENUE was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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