Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River
PoorClosed to trafficLake County, Indiana · 00.50 N US 12/US 20 WB · Structure no. 046420
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Str Ramp over Grand Calumet River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).