US Bridges

I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.56 W SR 149 · Structure no. 046860

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,295
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W 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 16,295 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,801 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesSamuelson Rd/Cr 450 W
Location01.56 W SR 149
RouteInterstate 90
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57374, -87.1534
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,295 (2014)
Projected traffic48,801 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 Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W built?

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

What condition is I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W 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 I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W carry?

About 16,295 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Samuelson Rd/Cr 450 W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.