US Bridges

I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90

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Elkhart County, Indiana · 04.42 E SR 19 · Structure no. 048076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90 is a steel continuous other carrying I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,019 by 2031. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 on Off Ramps
CrossesI-90
Location04.42 E SR 19
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73053, -85.88491
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2011)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 on Off Ramps over I-90 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90 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 on Off Ramps over I-90 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 on Off Ramps over I-90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.