US Bridges

State Line Road over Williams Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 S. of 241st Ave · Structure no. 4500393

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Williams Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Line Road over Williams Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesWilliams Ditch
Location00.50 S. of 241st Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16978, -87.5266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 State Line Road over Williams Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Williams 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 State Line Road over Williams Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Williams Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Williams Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.