Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.22 E I-80 · Structure no. 033173
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River 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 Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road #1 over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.