GRAND BLVD.
Carrying GRAND BLVD. over DEEP RIVER
00.40 S. of CENTRAL AVE, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GRAND BLVD.
The GRAND BLVD. bridge in Lake, Indiana carries GRAND BLVD. over DEEP RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 79.2 meters (260 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,862 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GRAND BLVD. 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
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 79.2 m (260 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,862 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500129
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRAND BLVD. 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 GRAND BLVD. 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 GRAND BLVD.?
GRAND BLVD. in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRAND BLVD. inspected?
GRAND BLVD.'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 3,862 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAND BLVD. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GRAND BLVD.?
GRAND BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRAND BLVD.?
GRAND BLVD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GRAND BLVD. and does age affect safety?
GRAND BLVD. was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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