US Bridges

I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.08 W US 41 · Structure no. 076844

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175,670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail is a concrete culvert carrying I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175,670 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,000 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 354 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps
CrossesErie-Lackawanna Trail
Location00.08 W US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57423, -87.48217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width354 ft (108 m)
Roadway width210 ft (64.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,670 (2020)
Projected traffic214,000 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail carry?

About 175,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 354 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebwb 2 Ramps over Erie-Lackawanna Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.