US Bridges

I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp

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Lake County, Indiana · 00.66 E US 12 · Structure no. 046590

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,340
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,945 by 2031. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ramp
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb Ramp
Location00.66 E US 12
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58928, -87.30416
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2015)
Projected traffic13,945 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp 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 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ramp over I-90 Eb/Wb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.