Chase Street over Griesel Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N. of 201st Ave · Structure no. 4500015
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chase Street over Griesel Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chase Street over Griesel 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 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chase Street over Griesel Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chase Street over Griesel 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 Chase Street over Griesel Ditch carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chase Street over Griesel Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Chase Street over Griesel Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.