US Bridges

I-90 EB over CR 7

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.70 W SR 19 · Structure no. 047950

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,130
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over CR 7 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying I-90 EB over CR 7 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,130 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,595 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesCR 7
Location00.70 W SR 19
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73134, -85.98688
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,130 (2015)
Projected traffic34,595 by 2031
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-90 EB over CR 7 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 EB over CR 7 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 I-90 EB over CR 7 carry?

About 14,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over CR 7?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over CR 7?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.