US Bridges

E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.50 S US 30 · Structure no. 038531

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE 101st Ave
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location02.50 S US 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43497, -87.32151
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2013)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E 101st Ave over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.