Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch
FairPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.40 N. of 45th Ave · Structure no. 4500183
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,711
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,342 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart 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 Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch carry?
About 2,711 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fran-Lin Parkway over Hart Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.