US Bridges

CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 03.02 S SR 2 · Structure no. 038330

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR X-9205th Ave
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location03.02 S SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24651, -87.29551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks67%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.

How long is CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR X-9205th Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.