US Bridges

I-80 EB over Clay Street

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.18 E I-65 · Structure no. 076770

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Clay Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Clay Street 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesClay Street
Location01.18 E I-65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57317, -87.27874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2008)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2028
Trucks25%
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-80 EB over Clay Street built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB over Clay Street 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 over Clay Street carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Clay Street?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Clay Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.