US Bridges

SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.36 E US 20 · Structure no. 033130

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 41,344 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,518 by 2030. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 912
CrossesAbandoned Roadways
Location00.36 E US 20
RouteState Highway 912
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59536, -87.43281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,344 (2021)
Projected traffic124,518 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Abandoned Roadways built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways 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 SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways carry?

About 41,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 over Abandoned Roadways?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.