US Bridges

ST Johns Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 04.47 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047400

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

ST Johns Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Johns Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST Johns Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location04.47 E SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68347, -86.66099
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2014)
Projected traffic347 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 ST Johns Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 227 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Johns Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.