US Bridges

I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 03.53 N US 30 · Structure no. 038640

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,992
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 50,992 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,576 by 2030. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
Crosses53rd Avenue
Location03.53 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.52206, -87.31752
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,992 (2004)
Projected traffic101,576 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over 53rd Avenue built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue carry?

About 50,992 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over 53rd Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.