213th Street over Dyer Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.80 E. of Calumet Ave. · Structure no. 4500161
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,782
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
213th Street over Dyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 213th Street over Dyer Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,782 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,126 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 213th Street over Dyer Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 213th Street over Dyer 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 213th Street over Dyer Ditch carry?
About 5,782 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 213th Street over Dyer Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 213th Street over Dyer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.