US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 07.00 N US 30 · Structure no. 076780

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,115
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd 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 4,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2028. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd
Location07.00 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56911, -87.30109
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,115 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
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-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd carry?

About 4,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over I-80 Eb/Wb I-80 Cd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.