US Bridges

I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.44 W US 20 · Structure no. 046190

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,425
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 2,368 ft (721.7 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
CrossesGr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR
Location00.44 W US 20
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61737, -87.48914
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,368 ft (721.7 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,425 (2015)
Projected traffic41,903 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR carry?

About 18,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR?

The structure is 2,368 ft (721.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Gr Calumet Riv DR 2 RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.