US Bridges

US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.93 S I-80 · Structure no. 015661

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 39,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesE/L Bike-Hiking Trail
Location00.93 S I-80
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56313, -87.471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,016 (2021)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail carry?

About 39,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over E/L Bike-Hiking Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.