I-90 WB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR
FairLake County, Indiana · 01.70 W US 12 · Structure no. 046490
- 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 WB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over SR 53 Virginia Ej&e RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.