US Bridges

I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.97 E US 41 · Structure no. 045581

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

About this bridge

I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb 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 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 2,802 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,206 by 2030. The structure is 537 ft (163.6 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"
CrossesKennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp
Location00.97 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57527, -87.46094
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.
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length537 ft (163.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 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 Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb 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 Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp?

The structure is 537 ft (163.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB Ramp "i" over Kennedy Ave Nb/Sb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.