US Bridges

Burr Street over Little Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.40 S. of 29th Ave · Structure no. 4500121

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,371
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Street over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,944 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBurr Street
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.40 S. of 29th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56039, -87.40347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,371 (2017)
Projected traffic18,944 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Street over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Street over Little Calumet River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Burr Street over Little Calumet River carry?

About 15,371 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burr Street over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Street over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.