US Bridges

I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.92 E I-65 · Structure no. 076768

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX RR 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 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 57,107 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2028. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesCentral Ave CSX RR
Location00.92 E I-65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5724, -87.28401
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,107 (2021)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over Central Ave CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX 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 WB over Central Ave CSX RR carry?

About 57,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX RR?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Central Ave CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.