US Bridges

I-90 WB over CR 35

Fair

Elkhart County, Indiana · 02.52 W SR 13 · Structure no. 048210

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,465
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over CR 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over CR 35 in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 12,465 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,884 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesCR 35
Location02.52 W SR 13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74227, -85.72771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 35 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-90 WB over CR 35 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 I-90 WB over CR 35 carry?

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

How long is I-90 WB over CR 35?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over CR 35?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.