US Bridges

I-90 WB over Juniper Road

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.88 E SR 933 · Structure no. 047800

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,240
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Juniper Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Juniper Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 14,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,885 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesJuniper Road
Location00.88 E SR 933
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71679, -86.23578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,240 (2004)
Projected traffic32,885 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-90 WB over Juniper Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-90 WB over Juniper Road 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 I-90 WB over Juniper Road carry?

About 14,240 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Juniper Road?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Juniper Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.