US Bridges

Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.51 E SR 912 · Structure no. 045640

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 16,643 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,430 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurr Street
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb Ramp
Location01.51 E SR 912
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56988, -87.4033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,643 (2021)
Projected traffic53,430 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp carry?

About 16,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Street over I-80 Eb/Wb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.