US Bridges

I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 01.70 W US 12 · Structure no. 046480

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,958 ft
75 main spans
Daily traffic
17,626
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e 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 17,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,341 by 2031. The structure is 3,958 ft (1,206.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesSR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR
Location01.70 W US 12
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60445, -87.33346
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans75
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,958 ft (1,206.3 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,626 (2011)
Projected traffic42,341 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 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e 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 SR 53 Virginia 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR carry?

About 17,626 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR?

The structure is 3,958 ft (1,206.3 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.