US Bridges

I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 04.69 E US 12 · Structure no. 046540

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,860
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR 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 20,860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,341 by 2031. The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesUS 12/20 2 RR Road
Location04.69 E US 12
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59787, -87.30594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,860 (2015)
Projected traffic42,341 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road built?

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

What condition is I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR 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 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road carry?

About 20,860 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road?

The structure is 516 ft (157.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over US 12/20 2 RR Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.