US Bridges

CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 02.14 W SR 327 · Structure no. 048600

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.14 W SR 327
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7567, -85.21549
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2015)
Projected traffic327 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.