Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500137
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 72 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,030 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Columbia Avenue 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 Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River carry?
About 8,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Avenue over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.