US Bridges

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

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.18 E SR 53 · Structure no. 076756

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80I-94 WB over I-65 NB to I-80 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80I-94 WB over I-65 NB to I-80 WB in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 44,358 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,000 by 2028. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80I-94 WB
CrossesI-65 NB to I-80 WB
Location01.18 E SR 53
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56744, -87.31411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,358 (2021)
Projected traffic163,000 by 2028
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over I-65 NB to I-80 WB built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 44,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

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

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.