US Bridges

CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 04.39 E SR 19 · Structure no. 048073

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,518
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 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 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 10,518 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,082 by 2031. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location04.39 E SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73028, -85.88847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,518 (2014)
Projected traffic11,082 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 10,518 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.