US Bridges

I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 912 · Structure no. 045610

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
99,921
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 years old, older 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 99,921 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,585 by 2030. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesNS RR Cn RR Wye
Location00.50 E SR 912
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56984, -87.42307
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 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 rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,921 (2020)
Projected traffic191,585 by 2030
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye 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 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye carry?

About 99,921 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over NS RR Cn RR Wye?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.