US Bridges

SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.40 S US 12 · Structure no. 076520

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 18,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,700 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesI-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd
Location02.40 S US 12
RouteState Highway 53
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5675, -87.33668
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,050 (2022)
Projected traffic41,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 53 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd carry?

About 18,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 2 Cd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.