US Bridges

I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River)

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.45 E I-65 · Structure no. 076762

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River) is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River) 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 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,000 by 2028. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 EB EB Ramp
CrossesBurns Ditch (deep River)
Location00.45 E I-65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57046, -87.29243
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2008)
Projected traffic106,000 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River) built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River) 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 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River) carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB EB Ramp over Burns Ditch (deep River)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.