197th Avenue over Little Ditch
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.00 Int W/Range Line RD · Structure no. 4500199
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
197th Avenue over Little Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 197th Avenue over Little Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 197th Avenue over Little Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 197th Avenue over Little 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 197th Avenue over Little Ditch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 197th Avenue over Little Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 197th Avenue over Little Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.