US Bridges

I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 02.92 E SR 933 · Structure no. 047820

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,240
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 14,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,885 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesSR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl
Location02.92 E SR 933
RouteInterstate 90
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71604, -86.19667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl 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 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl carry?

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

How long is I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over SR 23/EDWARDSBURG Nbl?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.