US Bridges

Edmond Street over Hart Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 E. of Sheffield Ave · Structure no. 4500223

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edmond Street over Hart Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edmond Street over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEdmond Street
CrossesHart Ditch
Location00.10 E. of Sheffield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4997, -87.51609
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2011)
Projected traffic342 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Edmond Street over Hart Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edmond Street over Hart Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Edmond Street over Hart Ditch carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Edmond Street over Hart Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Edmond Street over Hart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.