US Bridges

CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 03.11 E SR 13 · Structure no. 048260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000W
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location03.11 E SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75142, -85.62173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000W over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.