US Bridges

SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.89 E W JCT US 12 · Structure no. 080777

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
6,236 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,614 by 2026. The structure is 6,236 ft (1,900.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 912
CrossesInd H. Canal RR Rds
Location00.89 E W JCT US 12
RouteState Highway 912
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65127, -87.46508
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,236 ft (1,900.7 m)
Longest span314 ft (95.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic50,614 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds?

The structure is 6,236 ft (1,900.7 m) long with a longest span of 314 ft (95.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 912 over Ind H. Canal RR Rds?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).