US Bridges

I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.26 E SR 19 · Structure no. 048000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,351 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Rampsr 19
CrossesI-90
Location00.26 E SR 19
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7309, -85.96841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2015)
Projected traffic20,351 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Rampsr 19 over I-90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90 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 I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90 carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Rampsr 19 over I-90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.