I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 01.26 E SR 15 · Structure no. 048180
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,465
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR 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 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR 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 Grand Elk RR 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 Grand Elk RR carry?
About 12,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over Grand Elk RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.