US Bridges

Calumet Ave over SR 49

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.02 S US 6 · Structure no. 017992

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calumet Ave over SR 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calumet Ave over SR 49 in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 41 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 31,304 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,652 by 2030. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCalumet Ave
CrossesSR 49
Location01.02 S US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53802, -87.03694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,304 (2021)
Projected traffic8,652 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Calumet Ave over SR 49 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Calumet Ave over SR 49 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Calumet Ave over SR 49 carry?

About 31,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Calumet Ave over SR 49?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Calumet Ave over SR 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.