US Bridges

Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.13 W SR 49 · Structure no. 046980

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,873 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.13 W SR 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57761, -87.06663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2014)
Projected traffic7,873 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Meridian Road 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 Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.