US Bridges

141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.42 E US 41. M)? · Structure no. 046040

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,765
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 10,765 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,726 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries141st Street
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb Ramp
Location00.42 E US 41. M)?
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63935, -87.50619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,765 (2014)
Projected traffic17,726 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp 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 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp carry?

About 10,765 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 141st Street over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.