I-90 WB over Conrail RR
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.85 E US 421 · Structure no. 047180
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,615
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 WB over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Conrail RR in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 12,615 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,276 by 2031. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB over Conrail RR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-90 WB over Conrail RR 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 Conrail RR carry?
About 12,615 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-90 WB over Conrail RR?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over Conrail RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.