US Bridges

SR 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.10 N SR 120 · Structure no. 004180

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 6,977 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,819 by 2031. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.10 N SR 120
RouteState Highway 15
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73466, -85.80019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,977 (2015)
Projected traffic14,819 by 2031
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 15 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 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 6,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.