US Bridges

I-90 WB over Ej&e RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.50 E SR 912 · Structure no. 046290

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,083
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Ej&e RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Ej&e RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,903 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesEj&e RR
Location00.50 E SR 912
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60995, -87.42307
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,083 (2011)
Projected traffic41,903 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-90 WB over Ej&e 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over Ej&e RR carry?

About 15,083 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Ej&e RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.