US Bridges

I-90 WB over Old US 12 Clark 2 RR

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 02.03 E SR 912 · Structure no. 046330

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
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 WB over Old US 12 Clark 2 RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Old US 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,293 by 2031. The structure is 2,608 ft (794.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesOld US 12 Clark 2 RR
Location02.03 E SR 912
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60915, -87.38602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+40 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,608 ft (794.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,582 (2004)
Projected traffic38,293 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 WB over Old US 12 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 WB over Old US 12 Clark 2 RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over Old US 12 Clark 2 RR carry?

About 16,582 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Old US 12 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 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Old US 12 Clark 2 RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.