US Bridges

I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.57 W I-65 · Structure no. 076758

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR 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 85,710 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 I-94 EB
CrossesCfe RR
Location00.57 W I-65
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56733, -87.31187
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,710 (2022)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR built?

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

What condition is I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR 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-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR carry?

About 85,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 I-94 EB over Cfe RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.