I-90 WB over Salt Creek
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.36 W SR 149 · Structure no. 046890
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,295
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-90 WB over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Salt Creek in Porter 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 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 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-90 WB over Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 16,295 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-90 WB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-90 WB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.