US Bridges

Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.20 N. of US 30 · Structure no. 4500206

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,835
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,835 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,142 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalumet Avenue
CrossesHart Ditch
Location01.20 N. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51009, -87.50917
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.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,835 (2019)
Projected traffic28,142 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch 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 Hart Ditch carry?

About 22,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Calumet Avenue over Hart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.