US Bridges

Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.)

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 S. of US 30 · Structure no. 4500407

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,180
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.) in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,852 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHart Street
CrossesHart Ditch (plum Cr.)
Location00.20 S. of US 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49094, -87.52176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,180 (2012)
Projected traffic19,852 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.) 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 Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.) carry?

About 14,180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.)?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hart Street over Hart Ditch (plum Cr.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.