Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500138
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,025
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,041 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Northcote 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 Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River carry?
About 6,025 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Northcote Avenue over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.