Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.19 E US 12 · Structure no. 033025
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 616 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,239
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2030. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR carry?
About 1,239 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR?
The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp B - WB over Conrail RR?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).