US Bridges

Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 N of 153rd Avenue · Structure no. 4500404

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay ST over Stoney Run 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClay ST
CrossesStoney Run Ditch
Location00.10 N of 153rd Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34211, -87.27746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2012)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch built?

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

What condition is Clay ST over Stoney Run 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 Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST over Stoney Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.