US Bridges

SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 09.15 N US 20 · Structure no. 005180

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,387 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 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 19 NB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location09.15 N US 20
RouteState Highway 19
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73099, -85.97347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2021)
Projected traffic16,387 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 19 NB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 NB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.