205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.90 E US 41 · Structure no. 4500216
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is 205th Avenue over Bruce 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 205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is 205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 205th Avenue over Bruce Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.