US Bridges

SR 2 over West Creek Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.13 W US 41 · Structure no. 000521

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over West Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 2 over West Creek Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,685 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,101 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesWest Creek Ditch
Location02.13 W US 41
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23901, -87.50402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,685 (2023)
Projected traffic4,101 by 2043
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over West Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over West Creek Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over West Creek Ditch carry?

About 3,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over West Creek Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over West Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.