US Bridges

I-90 over Myers Ditch

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Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.11 W Jeanwood DR · Structure no. 048032

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,610
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Myers Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Myers Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, 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 26,610 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,182 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesMyers Ditch
Location00.11 W Jeanwood DR
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72985, -85.9297
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,610 (2015)
Projected traffic49,182 by 2026
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Myers Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Myers Ditch 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 over Myers Ditch carry?

About 26,610 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Myers Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns I-90 over Myers Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.