US Bridges

Main Street over Hart Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.60 W. of White Oak Ave · Structure no. 4500402

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,515
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Hart Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 14,515 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,889 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesHart Ditch
Location00.60 W. of White Oak Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52287, -87.50105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,515 (2019)
Projected traffic17,889 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main Street over Hart Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Hart 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 Main Street over Hart Ditch carry?

About 14,515 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Hart Ditch?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Hart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.