US Bridges

SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.40 W US 12 · Structure no. 033034

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
627 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 3,781 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,639 by 2030. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 912 Ramp Nec
CrossesNS RR Ramp Ner RD
Location01.40 W US 12
RouteState Highway 912
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65356, -87.44347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,781 (2021)
Projected traffic2,639 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD 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 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD carry?

About 3,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 Ramp Nec over NS RR Ramp Ner RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.