US Bridges

US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.47 E I-90 · Structure no. 033110

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20 in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 years old, older 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 57,423 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,518 by 2030. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 12 Ebsr 912
CrossesUS 12 Eb/Us 20
Location00.47 E I-90
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60364, -87.43258
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,423 (2022)
Projected traffic124,518 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20 carry?

About 57,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 Ebsr 912 over US 12 Eb/Us 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.