Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.60 N. of Ridge Road · Structure no. 4500172
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,409
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 37,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,103 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calumet 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 Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River carry?
About 37,409 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Calumet Avenue over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.