US Bridges

93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.70 S US 30 · Structure no. 038535

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,998
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,998 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,370 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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Carries93rd Avenue
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location01.70 S US 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44905, -87.32153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,998 (2015)
Projected traffic13,370 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 93rd Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 8,998 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 93rd Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.