201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch
FairPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.20 E. of Clark St. · Structure no. 4500074
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 176
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 201st 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 201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 201st Avenue over Griesel Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.