US Bridges

I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 13.36 E SR 13 · Structure no. 048420

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,233
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9 in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,681 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB & Ramp
CrossesSR 9
Location13.36 E SR 13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75397, -85.42682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,233 (2004)
Projected traffic25,681 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 & Ramp over SR 9 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9 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 & Ramp over SR 9 carry?

About 12,233 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB & Ramp over SR 9?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.