US Bridges

Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.97 E US 41 · Structure no. 045580

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 21,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,694 by 2030. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKennedy Avenue
CrossesI-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp
Location00.97 E US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57413, -87.46144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,133 (2021)
Projected traffic92,694 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp carry?

About 21,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Avenue over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb Cd Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.