US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST
FairLake County, Indiana · 01.19 E US 20 · Structure no. 003130
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 983 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,058
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,763 by 2030. The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST carry?
About 18,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST?
The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Cn RR Ihb RR Carey ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.