US Bridges

Wagner Road over Little Calumet River

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.40 S US 20 · Structure no. 6400092

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Road over Little Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner Road over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWagner Road
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.40 S US 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62236, -87.07694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2018)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wagner Road over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wagner Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner Road over Little Calumet River carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Road over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Road over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.