Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.30 E. of Chase ST · Structure no. 4500014
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 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 Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belshaw Road over Spring 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 Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Belshaw Road over Spring Run Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.