US Bridges

I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.57 W SR 15 · Structure no. 048130

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,864
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 11,864 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,591 by 2030. The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesCR 25 ST Joe River
Location00.57 W SR 15
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73529, -85.81109
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,864 (2011)
Projected traffic24,591 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River 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 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River carry?

About 11,864 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River?

The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over CR 25 ST Joe River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.