US Bridges

I-90 WB over Hunts Road

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 09.66 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047470

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,966
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Hunts Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Hunts Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,966 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,252 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesHunts Road
Location09.66 E SR 39
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72684, -86.58346
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,966 (2011)
Projected traffic26,252 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over Hunts Road built?

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

What condition is I-90 WB over Hunts Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over Hunts Road carry?

About 12,966 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Hunts Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Hunts Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.