US Bridges

SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.81 E I-90 · Structure no. 033022

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,412 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 912 WB
CrossesUS 41/CALUMET Ave
Location00.81 E I-90
RouteState Highway 912
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65711, -87.50864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2015)
Projected traffic9,412 by 2031
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 WB over US 41/CALUMET Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.