I-90 WB over Burns Ditch/Deep River
FairLake County, Indiana · 00.17 W I-94 · Structure no. 046720
- 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 WB over Burns Ditch/Deep River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over Burns Ditch/Deep River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.