Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River
PoorCook County, Illinois · 13500 S. Indiana Ave · Structure no. 016608100000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 342 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River is a steel truss - thru carrying Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,272 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River carry?
About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Indiana Ave over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.