RAMP B - WB
Carrying RAMP B - WB over CONRAIL RR
00.19 E US 12, Lake, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAMP B - WB
The RAMP B - WB bridge in Lake, Indiana carries RAMP B - WB over CONRAIL RR. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 187.8 meters (616 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,239 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAMP B - WB compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 187.8 m (616 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,239 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 033025
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP B - WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RAMP B - WB against other structures in Lake and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAMP B - WB?
RAMP B - WB in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAMP B - WB inspected?
RAMP B - WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,239 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP B - WB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAMP B - WB?
RAMP B - WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP B - WB?
RAMP B - WB is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is RAMP B - WB and does age affect safety?
RAMP B - WB was built in 1983, making it 43 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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