Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch
FairPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.70 S. of 221st Ave · Structure no. 4500051
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitcomb Street over Tully 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 Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Whitcomb Street over Tully Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.