US Bridges

I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp

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Lake County, Indiana · 07.10 N US 30 · Structure no. 076784

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp 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 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 37,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,000 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesI-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp
Location07.10 N US 30
RouteInterstate 65
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57027, -87.2997
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.7 m)
Roadway width177 ft (54.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,290 (2022)
Projected traffic156,000 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp 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 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp carry?

About 37,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over I-80 WB to I-65 SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.