US Bridges

I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 02.03 E SR 912 · Structure no. 046320

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,608 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,582
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 6 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 16,582 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,293 by 2031. The structure is 2,608 ft (794.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesAirport RD Clark 2 RR
Location02.03 E SR 912
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60903, -87.38581
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+38 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,608 ft (794.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,582 (2004)
Projected traffic38,293 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR carry?

About 16,582 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR?

The structure is 2,608 ft (794.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Airport RD Clark 2 RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.