US Bridges

CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.18 W SR 19 · Structure no. 047940

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,475
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,475 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,192 by 2031. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.18 W SR 19
RouteCity Street 5
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73218, -86.01543
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,475 (2014)
Projected traffic15,192 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,475 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.