Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River
FairPosted for loadLake County, Indiana · 00.80 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500120
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,518
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River carry?
About 3,518 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Calhoun Street over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.