US Bridges

I-90 Ramp over I-90 Wb/Eb

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Lake County, Indiana · 01.75 E US 12 · Structure no. 076504

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ramp over I-90 Wb/Eb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ramp over I-90 Wb/Eb in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,489 by 2031. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 65 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 Wb/Eb
Location01.75 E US 12
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60913, -87.36029
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2015)
Projected traffic6,489 by 2031
Trucks21%
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 Wb/Eb built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.