US Bridges

I-90 WB over CR 29

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.86 E SR 15 · Structure no. 048160

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,465
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over CR 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over CR 29 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 12,465 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,884 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesCR 29
Location00.86 E SR 15
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7351, -85.78361
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,465 (2015)
Projected traffic26,884 by 2031
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 WB over CR 29 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-90 WB over CR 29 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 29 carry?

About 12,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over CR 29?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over CR 29?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.