US Bridges

Clark Street over Little Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.90 N. of Ridge RD · Structure no. 4500139

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,908
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 9,908 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,962 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.90 N. of Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55961, -87.39383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,908 (2011)
Projected traffic12,962 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Clark Street 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 Clark Street over Little Calumet River carry?

About 9,908 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.