I-65 SB over Brown Ditch
PoorLake County, Indiana · 03.64 S SR 2 · Structure no. 038320
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,124
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Brown Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,124 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,479 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-65 SB over Brown Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Brown Ditch carry?
About 22,124 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.