US Bridges

Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 S. of Wirth Rd. · Structure no. 4500181

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,233
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKleinman Road
CrossesCady Marsh Ditch
Location00.10 S. of Wirth Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54665, -87.43732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,233 (2019)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch carry?

About 5,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kleinman Road over Cady Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.