US Bridges

I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.51 E SR 312 · Structure no. 046210

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,146
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv 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 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 18,146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,903 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 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
CrossesUS 20/SR 152/INDY Blv
Location01.51 E SR 312
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61268, -87.48069
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,146 (2004)
Projected traffic41,903 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv 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 US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv 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 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv carry?

About 18,146 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over US 20/SR 152/INDY Blv?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.