US Bridges

CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 07.41 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047420

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2031. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 425 Eteeter RD
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location07.41 E SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71031, -86.61754
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2014)
Projected traffic998 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 CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 425 Eteeter RD 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 CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425 Eteeter RD over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.