US Bridges

Clark Street over I-80 Eb/Wb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.02 E SR 912 · Structure no. 045650

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over I-80 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Clark Street over I-80 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,466 by 2030. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb
Location02.02 E SR 912
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56985, -87.39386
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,822 (2021)
Projected traffic44,466 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Clark Street over I-80 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Street over I-80 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over I-80 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.