CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb
FairPorter County, Indiana · 03.44 W US 421 · Structure no. 047080
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2031. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR 550E 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 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550E over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.