I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 02.16 N US 231 N JCT · Structure no. 038510
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,847
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 years old, older 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 35,847 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,418 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch carry?
About 35,847 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 NB over Main Beaver Dam Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.