US Bridges

Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 00.00 LA Salle St. F & Wl · Structure no. 060147

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesBeaver Lake Ditch
Location00.00 LA Salle St. F & Wl
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15526, -87.47166
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState 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 Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Beaver Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Park Road over Beaver Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.