US Bridges

I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.46 E I-80 · Structure no. 049010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,223
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 42,223 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,890 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.46 E I-80
RouteInterstate 94
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59015, -87.22399
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,223 (2021)
Projected traffic60,890 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 42,223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.