US Bridges

Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 NE Michigan ST · Structure no. 080000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
387 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,854
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,854 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,933 by 2038. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickey Road
CrossesIndiana Harbor Canal
Location00.50 NE Michigan ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65521, -87.45919
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (117.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,854 (2017)
Projected traffic26,933 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal carry?

About 21,854 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal?

The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Dickey Road over Indiana Harbor Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.