US Bridges

101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 W. of White Oak Ave · Structure no. 4500215

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,569
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,716 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries101st Avenue
CrossesBull Run Ditch
Location00.20 W. of White Oak Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43557, -87.49225
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2012)
Projected traffic4,716 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Avenue over Bull Run 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 101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Avenue over Bull Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.