US Bridges

SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.63 W US 12 · Structure no. 033031

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,730 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 912 2 Ramps
CrossesBlock Avenue
Location01.63 W US 12
RouteState Highway 912
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65344, -87.44741
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2021)
Projected traffic53,730 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 2 Ramps over Block Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.