US Bridges

Georgia Street over Little Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.07 S I-80 · Structure no. 045685

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,373
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia Street over Little Calumet River is a concrete culvert carrying Georgia Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorgia Street
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.07 S I-80
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56635, -87.32704
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,373 (2004)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia Street over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Georgia Street over Little Calumet River carry?

About 7,373 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Georgia Street over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Street over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.