US Bridges

SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.97 E US 41 · Structure no. 045583

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,889
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,045 by 2030. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Ramp to I-80 I-
CrossesKennedy Avenue Nb/Sb
Location00.97 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57229, -87.46151
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,889 (2020)
Projected traffic22,045 by 2030
Trucks1%
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 SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb 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 SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb carry?

About 3,889 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ramp to I-80 I- over Kennedy Avenue Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.