US Bridges

CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 01.18 W SR 15 · Structure no. 048110

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,962
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,962 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,384 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.18 W SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73661, -85.82268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,962 (2014)
Projected traffic6,384 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,962 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.