US Bridges

I-90 EB over Hobart Road

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 00.24 W SR 51 · Structure no. 046650

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,234
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Hobart Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Hobart Road in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 24,234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,964 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesHobart Road
Location00.24 W SR 51
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59209, -87.24848
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,234 (2004)
Projected traffic55,964 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Hobart Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-90 EB over Hobart 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 EB over Hobart Road carry?

About 24,234 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Hobart Road?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Hobart Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.