169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 W. of SR 55 · Structure no. 4500028
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 874
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 169th Avenue over Spring Run 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 169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch carry?
About 874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 169th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.