US Bridges

I-90 WB over Fawn River (west)

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 01.59 W SR 9 · Structure no. 048370

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,463
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Fawn River (west) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Fawn River (west) in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 12,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,167 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesFawn River (west)
Location01.59 W SR 9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75328, -85.45754
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,463 (2004)
Projected traffic26,167 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 WB over Fawn River (west) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-90 WB over Fawn River (west) 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 Fawn River (west) carry?

About 12,463 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Fawn River (west)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Fawn River (west)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.