US Bridges

Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 N Sibley Blvd · Structure no. 4500190

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,753
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 18,753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,779 by 2040. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHohman Avenue
CrossesConrail RR Willow Ct
Location00.10 N Sibley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62101, -87.52019
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,753 (2012)
Projected traffic24,779 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct 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 Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct carry?

About 18,753 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Hohman Avenue over Conrail RR Willow Ct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.