US Bridges

Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Austin Ave · Structure no. 4500399

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch is a steel continuous culvert carrying Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSerenity Lane
CrossesBothwell Ditch
Location00.20 W of Austin Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46682, -87.44978
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Serenity Lane over Bothwell 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 Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Serenity Lane over Bothwell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.