US Bridges

Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.03 W SR 53 · Structure no. 076948

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChase Street
CrossesI-80/I-94 Eb/Wb
Location02.03 W SR 53
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.56972, -87.37581
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Street over I-80/I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.