US Bridges

Harrison Street over I-80 Eb/Wb

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.48 W SR 53 · Structure no. 045680

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over I-80 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harrison 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 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 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,740 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb
Location00.48 W SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56765, -87.34636
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2021)
Projected traffic20,740 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Harrison Street over I-80 Eb/Wb built?

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

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

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

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.