Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River
PoorLake County, Indiana · 00.50 N US 12/US 20 WB · Structure no. 060252
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,343
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 6,343 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 46 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Street over Grand Calumet River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Buchanan Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River carry?
About 6,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Street over Grand Calumet River?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).