US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 02.02 N SR 2 · Structure no. 032480
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,162
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 12,162 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,149 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 12,162 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.