US Bridges

I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.38 W I-90 · Structure no. 045820

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,469
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 years old, older 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 14,469 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,216 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS
Location00.38 W I-90
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58611, -87.23146
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,469 (2015)
Projected traffic82,216 by 2031
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS carry?

About 14,469 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over I-94 Eb/Wb 2RAMPS?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.