77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.40 W. of US 41 · Structure no. 4500212
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,146
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6,146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2040. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer 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 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch carry?
About 6,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch?
The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 77th Avenue over Tributary to Dyer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.