US Bridges

Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.31 E US 31 · Structure no. 047640

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,069 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBendix Drive NB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.31 E US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72285, -86.2925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,811 (2014)
Projected traffic20,069 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bendix Drive NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 8,811 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bendix Drive NB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.