Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.30 N. of US 20 · Structure no. 4500134
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,688
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 8,688 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,708 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 52 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Kennedy Avenue over Grand 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 Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River carry?
About 8,688 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.