Colfax Street over Little Calumet River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.90 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500122
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,155
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Street over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Colfax Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colfax Street over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax 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 Colfax Street over Little Calumet River carry?
About 3,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Street over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Street over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.