US Bridges

I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.42 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047330

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,647 by 2031. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Rampsr 39
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.42 E SR 39
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66619, -86.73154
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2014)
Projected traffic7,647 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-90 Rampsr 39 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 I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Rampsr 39 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.