US Bridges

SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.50 N SR 120 · Structure no. 003570

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,615
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 9,615 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,064 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.50 N SR 120
RouteState Highway 13
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7472, -85.68012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,615 (2014)
Projected traffic18,064 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,615 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.