US Bridges

I-90 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

Elkhart County, Indiana · 00.34 W SR 13 · Structure no. 048220

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ramp to SR 13
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.34 W SR 13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyElkhart County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74714, -85.68655
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2015)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2031
Trucks21%
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 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is I-90 Ramp to SR 13 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 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ramp to SR 13 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.