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Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 N. of Michigan St. · Structure no. 4500133

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,712
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River is a steel culvert carrying Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 years old, older 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 11,712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,475 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHohman Avenue
CrossesGrand Calumet River
Location00.10 N. of Michigan St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62449, -87.51805
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,712 (2012)
Projected traffic15,475 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hohman Avenue over Grand 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 Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River carry?

About 11,712 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hohman Avenue over Grand Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.