US Bridges

Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.00 W SR 53 · Structure no. 076518

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,785
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 29,785 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,110 by 2028. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrant Street
CrossesI-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd
Location01.00 W SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56903, -87.3561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,785 (2020)
Projected traffic21,110 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd carry?

About 29,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.