US Bridges

I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.29 W US 41 · Structure no. 076848

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88,825
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave 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 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 88,825 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,500 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80I-94 WB
CrossesNorthcote Ave
Location00.29 W US 41
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57437, -87.4858
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,825 (2010)
Projected traffic107,500 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
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-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave built?

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

What condition is I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave carry?

About 88,825 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-80I-94 WB over Northcote Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.