US 12 over Kennedy Avenue
GoodLake County, Indiana · 01.01 E US 20 · Structure no. 003120
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,058
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Kennedy Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Kennedy Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 31 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 18,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,763 by 2029. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Kennedy Avenue built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US 12 over Kennedy Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 over Kennedy Avenue carry?
About 18,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Kennedy Avenue?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Kennedy Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.