US Bridges

Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 S. of 173rd ST · Structure no. 4500136

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,249 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHohman Avenue
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.20 S. of 173rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5775, -87.52225
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2019)
Projected traffic13,249 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hohman Avenue over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.