Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.20 S. of 101st Ave · Structure no. 4500063
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,369
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,493 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clark Street over Branch 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 Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch carry?
About 4,369 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Clark Street over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.