US Bridges

912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.26 W US 41 · Structure no. 045975

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,716 by 2031. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries912 WB Ramp to I-9
CrossesSheffield Avenue
Location00.26 W US 41
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65704, -87.51346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2015)
Projected traffic12,716 by 2031
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 912 WB Ramp to I-9 over Sheffield Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.