45th Street over Hart Ditch
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.10 W. of White Oak Ave · Structure no. 4500150
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,906
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45th Street over Hart Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 45th Street over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 16,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,044 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 61 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 45th Street over Hart Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 45th Street over Hart 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 45th Street over Hart Ditch carry?
About 16,906 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 45th Street over Hart Ditch?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns 45th Street over Hart Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.