Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb
FairLake County, Indiana · 01.02 E SR 912 · Structure no. 045630
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,832
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 7,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,035 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 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 Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 7,832 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.