US Bridges

Bendix Drive SB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.30 E US 31 · Structure no. 047650

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,811
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bendix Drive SB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bendix Drive SB over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,069 by 2031. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBendix Drive SB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location02.30 E US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.72289, -86.2927
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 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 and pedestrian
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 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bendix Drive SB 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 August 2023.

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

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.