US Bridges

I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 05.38 N US 231 · Structure no. 038550

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,976
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 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 50,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,543 by 2030. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesUS 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps
Location05.38 N US 231
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47112, -87.3242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,976 (2004)
Projected traffic101,543 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps 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 I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps carry?

About 50,976 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over US 30 Eb/Wb 2 Cd Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.