Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N. of 45th Ave · Structure no. 4500184
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,656
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax Street 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 Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch carry?
About 6,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Street over Cady Marsh Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.