Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.30 W. of White Oak Ave · Structure no. 4500186
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 years old, older 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.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Poplar Lane over Hart 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 Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Lane over Hart Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.