SR 55 over Brown Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 04.52 S SR 2 · Structure no. 019841
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Brown Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 55 over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 55 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Brown Ditch carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.