US Bridges

I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 06.45 N US 30 · Structure no. 076750

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,825
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB 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 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 37,825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2028. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesI-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB
Location06.45 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56246, -87.30677
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,825 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB carry?

About 37,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over I-65 NB to I-80/I-94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.