US Bridges

Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.22 E I-65 · Structure no. 076506

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2030. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColorado Street
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds
Location00.22 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57002, -87.29641
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic203 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds 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 Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 2 Cds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.