Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of 205th Ave · Structure no. 4500020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Street over Vannati Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.