US Bridges

I-90 WB over Pinola Road

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 02.45 W US 35 · Structure no. 047250

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,230
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Pinola Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Pinola Road 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 25,230 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,276 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesPinola Road
Location02.45 W US 35
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62939, -86.79598
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,230 (2014)
Projected traffic26,276 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-90 WB over Pinola Road 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 Pinola Road 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 Pinola Road carry?

About 25,230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Pinola Road?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Pinola Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.