165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 E. of Grand · Structure no. 4500009
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 165th Avenue over Stoney Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 165th Avenue over Stoney Run Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.