I-90 WB over Tennessee Street
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.90 W US 12 · Structure no. 046510
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,860
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 WB over Tennessee Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Tennessee Street 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 20,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,341 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB over Tennessee Street 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 Tennessee Street 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 Tennessee Street carry?
About 20,860 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I-90 WB over Tennessee Street?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over Tennessee Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.