US Bridges

Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 53 · Structure no. 076900

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,992
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 22 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 9,992 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,376 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGeorgia Street
CrossesI-80 Eb/Wb
Location00.50 E SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56742, -87.32708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,992 (2018)
Projected traffic13,376 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,992 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Street over I-80 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.