US Bridges

Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.11 N. of Chicago Ave · Structure no. 4500224

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,591
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,356 by 2040. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesCSX & Ej&e RR
Location00.11 N. of Chicago Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62976, -87.4222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,591 (2019)
Projected traffic9,356 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR carry?

About 7,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over CSX & Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.