US Bridges

I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.38 W US 41 · Structure no. 076706

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,742
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 150,742 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80I-94 EB
CrossesHarrison Avenue
Location00.38 W US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57454, -87.51629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,742 (2020)
Projected traffic140,000 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
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-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue carry?

About 150,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-80I-94 EB over Harrison Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.