NORTH LAKE STREET
Carrying NORTH LAKE STREET over GRAND CALUMET RIVER
00.10 N. of HEMLOCK AVE., Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH LAKE STREET
The NORTH LAKE STREET bridge in Lake, Indiana carries NORTH LAKE STREET over GRAND CALUMET RIVER. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,538 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH LAKE STREET 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 2023
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,538 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4500135
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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
NORTH LAKE STREET 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 NORTH LAKE STREET 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 NORTH LAKE STREET?
NORTH LAKE STREET in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH LAKE STREET inspected?
NORTH LAKE STREET'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 2,538 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH LAKE STREET 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 NORTH LAKE STREET?
NORTH LAKE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH LAKE STREET?
NORTH LAKE STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH LAKE STREET and does age affect safety?
NORTH LAKE STREET was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.
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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