US Bridges

CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.36 E SR 19 · Structure no. 048010

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,435
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,745 by 2031. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 9JOHNSON RD
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb Ramps
Location00.36 E SR 19
RouteCity Street 9
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73101, -85.96641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,435 (2014)
Projected traffic9,745 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps 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 CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps carry?

About 6,435 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 9JOHNSON RD over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramps?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.