I-90 WB over 149th Street
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.41 E SR 312 · Structure no. 046160
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,425
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 WB over 149th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over 149th Street in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 18,425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,903 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB over 149th Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-90 WB over 149th Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I-90 WB over 149th Street carry?
About 18,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-90 WB over 149th Street?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over 149th Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.