Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River
GoodLake County, Indiana · 00.10 N. of Michigan St. · Structure no. 4500214
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,336
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River is a concrete culvert carrying Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River carry?
About 2,336 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Sohl Avenue over Grand Calumet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.