US Bridges

Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 13.93 E SR 39 · Structure no. 047520

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTimothy Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location13.93 E SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74322, -86.50527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2014)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Timothy Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.