US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S

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Lake County, Indiana · 06.39 N US 30 · Structure no. 076746

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2028. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesRamp I-80/94 E to I-65 S
Location06.39 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56223, -87.30773
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2008)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
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-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over Ramp I-80/94 E to I-65 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.