US Bridges

I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 05.71 N US 30 · Structure no. 038760

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 95,353 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,456 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Ramps
CrossesHiking Trail
Location05.71 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.55261, -87.31111
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,353 (2022)
Projected traffic114,456 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Ramps over Hiking Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail 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 Ramps over Hiking Trail carry?

About 95,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns I-65 Ramps over Hiking Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.