US Bridges

I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.53 W SR 912 · Structure no. 076884

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

About this bridge

I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp 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 88,825 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,500 by 2030. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 I-94 WB
CrossesUS 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp
Location02.53 W SR 912
RouteInterstate 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57436, -87.48031
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,825 (2020)
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-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp 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 US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp carry?

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

How long is I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 I-94 WB over US 41 N/Sr 152 W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.