Colorado Street over Niles Ditch
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.70 S of 101st Ave · Structure no. 4500087
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,365
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Street over Niles Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Street 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 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.
It carries about 4,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Colorado Street over Niles Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Street over Niles 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 Colorado Street over Niles Ditch carry?
About 4,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Street over Niles Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Street over Niles Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.