Hamilton Trail over I-90 Eb/Wb
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 08.70 W US 31 · Structure no. 047530
- 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
- 317
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Hamilton Trail over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Trail 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Trail 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 Hamilton Trail 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 Hamilton Trail over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Trail 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 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Trail over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.