US Bridges

I-90 EB over CR 15

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 03.88 E SR 19 · Structure no. 048060

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,305
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over CR 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over CR 15 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 13,305 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,347 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesCR 15
Location03.88 E SR 19
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72942, -85.89846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,305 (2015)
Projected traffic34,347 by 2031
Trucks37%
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 15 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-90 EB over CR 15 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 15 carry?

About 13,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over CR 15?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over CR 15?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.