US Bridges

Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.20 SE of Grand · Structure no. 4500013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStone Road
CrossesBrown Levee Ditch
Location01.20 SE of Grand
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24604, -87.23951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2012)
Projected traffic43 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Road over Brown Levee 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 Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road over Brown Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.