Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.30 S I-94 · Structure no. 4500112
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,318
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,970 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Kennedy Avenue over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River carry?
About 24,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.