I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.04 W I-90 · Structure no. 045840
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,778
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 19,778 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,430 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River carry?
About 19,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Ebwb over Burns Ditch/Deep River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.