US Bridges

I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.01 E US 20 · Structure no. 046260

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,083
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave 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 15,083 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,903 by 2031. The structure is 312 ft (95 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 WB
CrossesConrail RR Kennedy Ave
Location01.01 E US 20
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61093, -87.46145
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,083 (2011)
Projected traffic41,903 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave built?

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

What condition is I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave 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 Conrail RR Kennedy Ave carry?

About 15,083 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Conrail RR Kennedy Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.