US Bridges

I-90 over Lagrange County Drain

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.70 E CR 700E · Structure no. 048552

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,466
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Lagrange County Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Lagrange County Drain in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 24,466 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,306 by 2030. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90
CrossesLagrange County Drain
Location00.70 E CR 700E
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74041, -85.27964
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,466 (2004)
Projected traffic44,306 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Lagrange County Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Lagrange County Drain 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 I-90 over Lagrange County Drain carry?

About 24,466 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Lagrange County Drain?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns I-90 over Lagrange County Drain?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.