Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 S. of 101st Ave · Structure no. 4500056
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,622
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?
About 1,622 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Street over Beaver Dam Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.