SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River)
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.25 N I80 / 94 · Structure no. 018911
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,231
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River) 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 8,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,350 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River) built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 51 SB 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 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River) carry?
About 8,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 SB over Burns Ditch (deep River)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.