Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 01.00 E. of US 41 · Structure no. 4500043
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,633
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Belshaw Road over Bruce 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 Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch carry?
About 1,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Belshaw Road over Bruce Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.