US Bridges

Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.82 W US 421 · Structure no. 047110

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJardine Rdcr 1200
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.82 W US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.58542, -86.9315
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2015)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jardine Rdcr 1200 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 Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jardine Rdcr 1200 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.