US Bridges

I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River

Fair

Lake County, Indiana · 00.17 W I-94 · Structure no. 046710

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,335
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 17,335 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,977 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesBurns Ditch/Deep River
Location00.17 W I-94
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59102, -87.22722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,335 (2014)
Projected traffic29,977 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River 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 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River carry?

About 17,335 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Burns Ditch/Deep River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.