US Bridges

Clay Street over Singleton Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 N of 197th Ave · Structure no. 4500004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Street over Singleton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay Street over Singleton Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesClay Street
CrossesSingleton Ditch
Location00.60 N of 197th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26926, -87.2761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2019)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Street over Singleton Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Street over Singleton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Street over Singleton Ditch carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Clay Street over Singleton Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Street over Singleton Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.