Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500174
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,840
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 16,840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,251 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 72 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Broad Street over Cady Marsh 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 Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch carry?
About 16,840 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Cady Marsh Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.