Clay Street over Burns Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.40 N. of Central · Structure no. 4500125
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,849
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clay Street over Burns Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Street over Burns Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,512 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Clay Street over Burns Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clay Street over Burns 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 Clay Street over Burns Ditch carry?
About 2,849 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Clay Street over Burns Ditch?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Clay Street over Burns Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.