US Bridges

I-90 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.47 N I-90 · Structure no. 046292

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,228
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,075 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ramp to SR 91
CrossesEj&e RR
Location00.47 N I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61674, -87.42312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,228 (2014)
Projected traffic15,075 by 2031
Trucks16%
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 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ramp to SR 91 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 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR carry?

About 3,228 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ramp to SR 91 over Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.