213th Street over Hart Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 W. of Calumet Ave · Structure no. 4500152
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,782
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
213th Street over Hart Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 213th Street over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,782 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,197 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 213th Street over Hart Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 213th 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 213th Street over Hart Ditch carry?
About 5,782 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 213th Street over Hart Ditch?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 213th Street over Hart Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.