I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps
GoodLake County, Indiana · 02.13 E US 12 · Structure no. 046440
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,108
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps 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 14,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,578 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps 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 Buchanan Street Ramps 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 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps carry?
About 14,108 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 EB over Buchanan Street Ramps?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.