US Bridges

SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.17 W US 12 · Structure no. 033037

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
830 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp 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 5 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 3,096 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,483 by 2030. The structure is 830 ft (252.9 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 (inlan
CrossesElevation Change-Up Ramp
Location01.17 W US 12
RouteState Highway 912
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65219, -87.44199
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length830 ft (252.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,096 (2020)
Projected traffic13,483 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp built?

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

What condition is SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp 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 (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp carry?

About 3,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp?

The structure is 830 ft (252.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 Ramp (inlan over Elevation Change-Up Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.