US Bridges

101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 W. of Clark ST · Structure no. 4500064

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,734
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,734 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries101st Avenue
CrossesBranch Beaver Dam Ditch
Location00.50 W. of Clark ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43511, -87.4
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,734 (2018)
Projected traffic4,557 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch carry?

About 3,734 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns 101st Avenue over Branch Beaver Dam Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.