SR 55 over Tully Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 06.01 S SR 2 · Structure no. 019830
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Tully Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 over Tully Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 55 over Tully Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SR 55 over Tully 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Tully Ditch carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Tully Ditch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over Tully Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.