US Bridges

Ironwood Road Nbl over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.06 W SR 23 · Structure no. 047810

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,157
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ironwood Road Nbl over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ironwood Road Nbl over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 8,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,617 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIronwood Road Nbl
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.06 W SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.716, -86.21684
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,157 (2014)
Projected traffic19,617 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

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 Ironwood Road Nbl over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

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

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

About 8,157 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ironwood Road Nbl over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.