US Bridges

I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.53 E US 41 · Structure no. 045600

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
141,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebwb 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 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 141,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,840 by 2030. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebwb
CrossesSR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps
Location02.53 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57006, -87.43247
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,800 (2020)
Projected traffic183,840 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps 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 I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps carry?

About 141,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebwb over SR 912 Eb/Wb Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.