US Bridges

Harrison Street over Little Calumet River

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.70 N. of 35th Avenue · Structure no. 4500401

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,070
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Street over Little Calumet River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,686 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.70 N. of 35th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56371, -87.34628
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2015)
Projected traffic5,686 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Harrison Street over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Street over Little 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 Harrison Street over Little Calumet River carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.