US Bridges

I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 200 E · Structure no. 046992

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,180
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 26,180 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,922 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 Ebwb
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location00.10 E CR 200 E
RouteInterstate 90
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5718, -87.03001
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,180 (2014)
Projected traffic69,922 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ebwb over Coffee 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 Ebwb over Coffee Creek carry?

About 26,180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns I-90 Ebwb over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.