Colfax Street over Brown Ditch
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 231st Ave · Structure no. 4500229
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,211
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Street over Brown Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colfax Street over Brown Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colfax Street over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax Street over Brown 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 Colfax Street over Brown Ditch carry?
About 1,211 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Street over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Street over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.