US Bridges

I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.95 E US 41 · Structure no. 045579

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,802
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,206 by 2030. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB Ramp "i"
CrossesI-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp
Location00.95 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57416, -87.46321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,802 (2020)
Projected traffic19,206 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp carry?

About 2,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB Ramp "i" over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.