US Bridges

Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.20 S. of US 20 · Structure no. 4500185

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,530
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,513 by 2040. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Avenue
CrossesConrail/Ihb RR
Location00.20 S. of US 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60521, -87.46147
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2019)
Projected traffic10,513 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR 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 Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Conrail/Ihb RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.