US Bridges

Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.63 E I-94 · Structure no. 046730

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,116 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDombey RD750 W
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.63 E I-94
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58682, -87.21239
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2014)
Projected traffic6,116 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dombey RD750 W 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 Dombey RD750 W 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 Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dombey RD750 W over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.