US 41 SB over Brown Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 03.54 S SR 2 · Structure no. 015600
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,198
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 SB over Brown Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 SB over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7,198 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,640 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 SB over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 41 SB over 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 41 SB over Brown Ditch carry?
About 7,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 41 SB over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 SB over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.