US Bridges

Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.27 S. of 171st Ave · Structure no. 4500198

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,317
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,317 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMorse Street
CrossesMcconnell Ditch
Location00.27 S. of 171st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30415, -87.42074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,317 (2019)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Street over Mcconnell 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 Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch carry?

About 3,317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Morse Street over Mcconnell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.