US Bridges

Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.45 E SR 23 · Structure no. 047840

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,568
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 12,568 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,232 by 2031. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrape Road SB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.45 E SR 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7162, -86.1877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,568 (2014)
Projected traffic36,232 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 12,568 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grape Road SB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.