Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.40 N. of 221st Ave · Structure no. 4500102
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.
It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax Street over Singleton 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 Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Street over Singleton Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.