Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.56 W US 421 · Structure no. 047130
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 221 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Otis Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.