241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.50 W. of Cline Avenue · Structure no. 4500023
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying 241st Avenue over Fuller 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 241st Avenue over Fuller 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 241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 241st Avenue over Fuller Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.