US Bridges

Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 N. of 101st Ave · Structure no. 4500106

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,369
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesBeaver Dam Ditch
Location00.40 N. of 101st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44174, -87.39254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,369 (2019)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Street over 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 Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?

About 4,369 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Beaver Dam Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.