US Bridges

Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 900N · Structure no. 6400134

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2038. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalumet Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.10 S CR 900N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56355, -87.04198
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic7,370 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Calumet Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.