US Bridges

Jacob Wozniak RD over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 02.76 E US 421 · Structure no. 047190

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jacob Wozniak RD over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacob Wozniak RD 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,319 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJacob Wozniak RD
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.76 E US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60847, -86.85193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2014)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jacob Wozniak RD 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 Jacob Wozniak RD 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 Jacob Wozniak RD over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jacob Wozniak RD over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jacob Wozniak RD over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.