US Bridges

SR 152 over Ihb RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.18 N I-80 · Structure no. 027661

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,211 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,677
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 152 over Ihb RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 152 over Ihb RR 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 26,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,713 by 2032. The structure is 1,211 ft (369 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 152
CrossesIhb RR
Location02.18 N I-80
RouteState Highway 152
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60628, -87.48078
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,211 ft (369 m)
Longest span167 ft (51 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,677 (2012)
Projected traffic31,713 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 152 over Ihb RR built?

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

What condition is SR 152 over Ihb RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 152 over Ihb RR carry?

About 26,677 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 152 over Ihb RR?

The structure is 1,211 ft (369 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 152 over Ihb RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.