US Bridges

Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.70 E. of SR 912 · Structure no. 4500209

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 18 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesAccess Road Ramp
CrossesEj&e RR Access Road
Location00.70 E. of SR 912
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63917, -87.41855
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2016)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road Ramp over Ej&e RR Access Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.