US Bridges

I-80 WB over Clay Street

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 01.18 E I-65 · Structure no. 076772

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Clay Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Clay Street 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 57,107 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2028. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesClay Street
Location01.18 E I-65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57347, -87.27877
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 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 traffic8,400 by 2028
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure6
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 WB over Clay Street built?

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

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

About 57,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB 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 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Clay Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.