King Street over Dike Ditch
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.10 S. of 249th Ave. · Structure no. 4500170
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
King Street over Dike Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying King Street over Dike Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 King Street over Dike Ditch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is King Street over Dike 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 King Street over Dike Ditch carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is King Street over Dike Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns King Street over Dike Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.