US Bridges

SR 2 over Bailey Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.57 W US 41 · Structure no. 000530

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,578
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Bailey Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Bailey Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,578 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,368 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesBailey Ditch
Location00.57 W US 41
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24878, -87.47732
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2021)
Projected traffic4,368 by 2030
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bailey Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Bailey 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 Bailey Ditch carry?

About 2,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Bailey Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Bailey Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.