US Bridges

US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.10 W US 41 · Structure no. 015684

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,062 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,781
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av in Lake 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 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2030. The structure is 1,062 ft (323.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB on Ramp J
CrossesI-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av
Location00.10 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57408, -87.5109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,062 ft (323.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2022)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av built?

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

What condition is US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av?

The structure is 1,062 ft (323.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB on Ramp J over I-80/I-94 Cd/Ramps Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.