US Bridges

US 20 over Grand Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.03 E SR 312 · Structure no. 005190

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Grand Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 20 over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,136 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesGrand Calumet River
Location01.03 E SR 312
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61441, -87.48071
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,844 (2021)
Projected traffic37,136 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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 US 20 over Grand Calumet River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Grand Calumet River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Grand Calumet River carry?

About 19,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Grand Calumet River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Grand Calumet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.