US Bridges

I-90 EB over Fawn River (east)

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 03.03 W SR 327 · Structure no. 048570

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

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Fawn River (east) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Fawn River (east) 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 5 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 23,502 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesFawn River (east)
Location03.03 W SR 327
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75505, -85.23075
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 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 traffic23,502 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 EB over Fawn River (east) built?

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

What condition is I-90 EB over Fawn River (east) 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 EB over Fawn River (east) carry?

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

How long is I-90 EB over Fawn River (east)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Fawn River (east)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.