US Bridges

I-90 WB over CR 700 E

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 06.72 W SR 327 · Structure no. 048550

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,233
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over CR 700 E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over CR 700 E in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 12,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,681 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesCR 700 E
Location06.72 W SR 327
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74009, -85.29301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,233 (2004)
Projected traffic25,681 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 over CR 700 E built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-90 WB over CR 700 E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over CR 700 E carry?

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

How long is I-90 WB over CR 700 E?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over CR 700 E?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.