US Bridges

Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 04.23 W US 35 · Structure no. 047220

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesForrester Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location04.23 W US 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61669, -86.82526
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2014)
Projected traffic770 by 2031
Trucks26%
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 Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 316 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forrester Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.