US Bridges

Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.80 E JCT SR 49 · Structure no. 6400089

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,690
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,860 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIndian Boundary RD
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.80 E JCT SR 49
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61704, -87.0219
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2018)
Projected traffic8,860 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Boundary RD over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.