US Bridges

I-90 over Juday Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.23 E Juniper RD · Structure no. 047802

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,480
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Juday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-90 over Juday Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 28,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,734 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesJuday Creek
Location00.23 E Juniper RD
RouteInterstate 90
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71639, -86.23134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,480 (2004)
Projected traffic56,734 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Juday Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Juday Creek 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 I-90 over Juday Creek carry?

About 28,480 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Juday Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m).

Who owns I-90 over Juday Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.