US Bridges

CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 04.78 E SR 9 · Structure no. 048520

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2031. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 475E
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location04.78 E SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74774, -85.33549
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2015)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 475E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475E over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.