Chase Street over Singleton Ditch
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.60 S. of 205th Ave · Structure no. 4500016
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chase Street over Singleton Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Chase Street over Singleton Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 105 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 Chase Street over Singleton Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Chase Street over Singleton 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 Chase Street over Singleton Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chase Street over Singleton Ditch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Chase Street over Singleton Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.