US Bridges

Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road

FairClosed to traffic

Lake County, Indiana · 00.70 E. of SR 912 · Structure no. 4500210

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,389
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,034 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBuffington Hrbr DR
CrossesEj&e RR Access Road
Location00.70 E. of SR 912
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63942, -87.41894
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,389 (2016)
Projected traffic3,034 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road 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 Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road carry?

About 2,389 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Buffington Hrbr DR over Ej&e RR Access Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.