Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N of 217th Ave · Structure no. 4500018
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Street over Brown 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 Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Street over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.