US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 06.91 N US 30 · Structure no. 076782

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,289
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa 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 8,289 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2028. The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp Wsdir
CrossesI-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa
Location06.91 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56874, -87.30276
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length724 ft (220.6 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,289 (2014)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2028
Trucks12%
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 Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa 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 Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa carry?

About 8,289 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa?

The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp Wsdir over I-80 Eb-Cd Sec & Swa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.