US Bridges

SR 2 over Bryant Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 W I-65 · Structure no. 000575

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Bryant Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Bryant Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,018 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,581 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesBryant Ditch
Location00.60 W I-65
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28932, -87.3126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,018 (2022)
Projected traffic11,581 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bryant Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Bryant Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Bryant Ditch carry?

About 10,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Bryant Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Bryant Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.