US Bridges

I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb

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Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.51 E SR 15 · Structure no. 048140

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 RAMPSR-15
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.51 E SR 15
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73516, -85.79037
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2014)
Projected traffic970 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 RAMPSR-15 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 I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 RAMPSR-15 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.