Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.80 S. of 221st Ave · Structure no. 4500039
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cline Avenue over Brown 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 Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cline Avenue over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.