North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.10 N. of Hemlock Ave. · Structure no. 4500135
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 105 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 6 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is North Lake Street 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 North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns North Lake Street over Grand Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.