US Bridges

I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek

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Lake County, Indiana · 02.70 N US 30 · Structure no. 038633

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Exit Ramp
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location02.70 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51015, -87.32026
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2022)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.