US Bridges

I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.00 JCT I-90 · Structure no. 046297

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,255
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl 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 17,255 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,293 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 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 EB
CrossesSR 912 E to I-90 Ebl
Location00.00 JCT I-90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60973, -87.42191
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 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,255 (2015)
Projected traffic38,293 by 2031
Trucks11%
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 SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl built?

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

What condition is I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl 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 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl carry?

About 17,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over SR 912 E to I-90 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.