US Bridges

Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80)

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.31 W I-90 · Structure no. 045830

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80) in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 years old, older 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 10,770 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRmp L (I-80 WB SR
CrossesRamp M (I-90 to WB I-80)
Location00.31 W I-90
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58562, -87.23401
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,770 (2021)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2030
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80) 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 Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80) carry?

About 10,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp L (I-80 WB SR over Ramp M (I-90 to WB I-80)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.