US Bridges

Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 03.78 S SR 312 · Structure no. 015680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 34,089 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,931 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalumet Ave
CrossesI-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps
Location03.78 S SR 312
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5741, -87.50897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,089 (2021)
Projected traffic45,931 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps carry?

About 34,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Calumet Ave over I-80/ I-94 Cd/Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.