US Bridges

I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.70 E US 41 · Structure no. 076856

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,825
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR 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 5 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 88,825 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,500 by 2030. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 I-94 WB
CrossesNS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR
Location00.70 E US 41
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57428, -87.46663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,825 (2020)
Projected traffic107,500 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR built?

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

What condition is I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR 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 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR carry?

About 88,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 I-94 WB over NS RR [kankakee] Ihb RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.