US Bridges

I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.52 E US 41 · Structure no. 045599

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps 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 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 185,778 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,666 by 2030. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 WB Ramp to SR
CrossesSR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps
Location02.52 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5703, -87.43241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,778 (2021)
Projected traffic7,666 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps carry?

About 185,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB Ramp to SR over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.