US Bridges

SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River)

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.25 N I80 / 94 · Structure no. 018901

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River) in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,457 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,675 by 2037. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51 NB
CrossesBurns Ditch (deep River)
Location00.25 N I80 / 94
RouteState Highway 51
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58725, -87.24029
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,457 (2021)
Projected traffic11,675 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River) carry?

About 8,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 NB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.