US Bridges

Fail Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 03.18 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047380

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,674
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fail Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fail Road 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 2,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,318 by 2031. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFail Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location03.18 E SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67386, -86.68034
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,674 (2014)
Projected traffic6,318 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 Fail Road 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 Fail 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 Fail Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,674 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.