US Bridges

Quince Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.40 W US 31 · Structure no. 047590

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Quince Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quince 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 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesQuince Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.40 W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73216, -86.38039
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2014)
Projected traffic811 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Quince 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 Quince Road 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 Quince Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.