US Bridges

SR 2 over Mj Brown Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.70 E I-65 · Structure no. 000581

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,106
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Mj Brown Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Mj Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,106 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesMj Brown Ditch
Location02.70 E I-65
RouteState Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28934, -87.24817
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,106 (2021)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Mj Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Mj Brown 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 Mj Brown Ditch carry?

About 5,106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Mj Brown Ditch?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Mj Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.