Fir Road over I-90 Eb/Wb
GoodSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 01.74 E SR 23 · Structure no. 047850
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 249 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,503
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Fir Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fir Road 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 7,503 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,282 by 2031. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fir Road 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 Fir Road 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 Fir Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?
About 7,503 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fir Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Fir Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.