FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-80/ I-94 WB

Carrying I-80/ I-94 WB over CFE RR

00.57 W I-65, Lake, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-80/ I-94 WB

The I-80/ I-94 WB bridge in Lake, Indiana carries I-80/ I-94 WB over CFE RR. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,863 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-80/ I-94 WB compares

▲ 15.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Indiana bridges
488
Bridges in Lake · 27 in Poor condition
I-80/ I-94 WB 51.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
34.1 m (112 ft)
Deck Width
27.1 m (89 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,863 vehicles/day
Structure Number
076760

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-80/ I-94 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 I-80/ I-94 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 I-80/ I-94 WB?

I-80/ I-94 WB in Lake, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-80/ I-94 WB inspected?

I-80/ I-94 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 11,863 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-80/ I-94 WB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-80/ I-94 WB?

I-80/ I-94 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-80/ I-94 WB?

I-80/ I-94 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-80/ I-94 WB and does age affect safety?

I-80/ I-94 WB was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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