US Bridges

Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.66 E. of SR 912 · Structure no. 4500230

Built
2015
10 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,880
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2015 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 10 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 7,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,412 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffington Hrbr DR
CrossesCsx/Ns RR
Location00.66 E. of SR 912
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63673, -87.42238
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,880 (2012)
Projected traffic10,412 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Csx/Ns RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns 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 Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR carry?

About 7,880 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Buffington Hrbr DR over Csx/Ns RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.