US Bridges

113th Avenue over Niles Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Iowa ST · Structure no. 4500083

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,137
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

113th Avenue over Niles Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 113th Avenue over Niles Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,064 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries113th Avenue
CrossesNiles Ditch
Location00.40 E of Iowa ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41293, -87.29745
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,137 (2012)
Projected traffic4,064 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 113th Avenue over Niles Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 113th Avenue over Niles 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 113th Avenue over Niles Ditch carry?

About 3,137 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 113th Avenue over Niles Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 113th Avenue over Niles Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.