US Bridges

Calumet Road over Little Calumet River

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.40 N Indian Boundary · Structure no. 6400122

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calumet Road over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calumet Road over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCalumet Road
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Location00.40 N Indian Boundary
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6214, -87.04919
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic810 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Calumet Road over Little Calumet River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calumet 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 Calumet Road over Little Calumet River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Calumet Road over Little Calumet River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Calumet Road over Little Calumet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.