Indiana AVE over Little Calumet River

Poor Condition111 years old8,050 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location13500 S. Indiana AVE
CarriesIndiana AVE
CrossesLittle Calumet River
Coordinates41.65044, -87.61723

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length341.5 ft (104.1 m)
Max Span264.1 ft (80.5 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area1603.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1915 (reconstructed 1977)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,050 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016608100000000

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