Kennedy Avenue over Grand Calumet River

Fair Condition46 years old8,688 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyLake
Location00.30 N. Of US 20
CarriesKennedy Avenue
CrossesGrand Calumet River
Coordinates41.61415, -87.46147

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length206.7 ft (63 m)
Max Span77.8 ft (23.7 m)
Deck Width52.5 ft (16 m)
Deck Area1,008 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1980 (reconstructed 2017)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,688 (2019)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4500134

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