US Bridges

US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.27 N I-90 · Structure no. 033060

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,060 by 2030. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 12SR 912
CrossesSR 312 2 Ramps
Location01.27 N I-90
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62885, -87.43222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,146 (2021)
Projected traffic100,060 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps carry?

About 30,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 12SR 912 over SR 312 2 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.