US Bridges

CR 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 02.26 E I-94 · Structure no. 046780

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,049
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 21,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,330 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600 Wwillow Crk
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.26 E I-94
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58026, -87.18316
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,049 (2014)
Projected traffic12,330 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 600 Wwillow Crk 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 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 21,049 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 Wwillow Crk over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.