Clark Street over Foss Ditch
FairPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N. of 153rd Ave · Structure no. 4500049
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over Foss Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Clark Street over Foss Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clark Street over Foss Ditch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over Foss Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Clark Street over Foss Ditch carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over Foss Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over Foss Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.