US Bridges

205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 E. of Clark ST · Structure no. 4500054

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 205th Avenue over Griesel 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 5 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries205th Avenue
CrossesGriesel Ditch
Location00.10 E. of Clark ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24616, -87.38968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2012)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 205th Avenue over Griesel 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 205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 205th Avenue over Griesel Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.