US Bridges

I-90 over Taylor Road

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 04.67 E US 12 · Structure no. 046527

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,720
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Taylor Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Taylor Road in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 41,720 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,341 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesTaylor Road
Location04.67 E US 12
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59901, -87.30675
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
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,720 (2015)
Projected traffic42,341 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over Taylor Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Taylor Road 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 over Taylor Road carry?

About 41,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Taylor Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Taylor Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.