US Bridges

I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.18 E SR 23 · Structure no. 047865

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesI-90 Ramp to SR 33
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location03.18 E SR 23
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7319, -86.14135
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2015)
Projected traffic1,949 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 Ramp to SR 33 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 I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 Ramp to SR 33 over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.