US Bridges

Olive Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.67 W US 31 · Structure no. 047610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Olive Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOlive Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.67 W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73032, -86.34728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2014)
Projected traffic1,783 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Olive Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive 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 Olive Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.