Joliet Street over ST John Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 E. of US 41 · Structure no. 4500159
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,542
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joliet Street over ST John Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Joliet Street over ST John Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,542 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,899 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 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 Joliet Street over ST John Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joliet Street over ST John 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 Joliet Street over ST John Ditch carry?
About 5,542 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Joliet Street over ST John Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Joliet Street over ST John Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.