State Line Road over Kankakee River
PoorClosed to trafficLake County, Indiana · 00.80 S 241st Ave · Structure no. 4500033
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 224 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Line Road over Kankakee River is a steel truss - thru carrying State Line Road over Kankakee River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 125 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 0 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.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 State Line Road over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is State Line Road over Kankakee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does State Line Road over Kankakee River carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Line Road over Kankakee River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns State Line Road over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.