US Bridges

US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.26 S US 12 · Structure no. 046582

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,065
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 11,065 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,830 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-12
CrossesI-90 to I-65 Ramp H
Location00.26 S US 12
RouteU.S. Route 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59429, -87.30684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,065 (2014)
Projected traffic98,830 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H 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 US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H carry?

About 11,065 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US-12 over I-90 to I-65 Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.