Merrillville Road over Beaver Dam Ditch

Fair Condition36 years old6,062 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
Location00.10 N. Of 101st AVE
CarriesMerrillville Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Ditch
Coordinates41.43561, -87.35498

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length75.5 ft (23 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area351.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1990

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,062 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4500089

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