US Bridges

I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.68 E CR 19 · Structure no. 048082

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,630
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain 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 25,630 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,182 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 Ebwb
CrossesWashington Twp Drain
Location00.68 E CR 19
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73125, -85.85768
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic25,630 (2015)
Projected traffic49,182 by 2030
Trucks38%
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 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain built?

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

What condition is I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain 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 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain carry?

About 25,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns I-90 Ebwb over Washington Twp Drain?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.