Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 05.68 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047410
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 319 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 524
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2031. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Bowell Rdcr 300 E 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 Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 524 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bowell Rdcr 300 E over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.