US Bridges

I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 912 · Structure no. 045625

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
642 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,081
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20,081 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2030. The structure is 642 ft (195.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws
CrossesNS RR Cn RR Wye
Location00.50 E SR 912
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5702, -87.42302
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.
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length642 ft (195.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,081 (2020)
Projected traffic219 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye 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 Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye carry?

About 20,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye?

The structure is 642 ft (195.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB Ramp Wn&ws over NS RR Cn RR Wye?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.