US Bridges

I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR

Good

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 03.80 E SR 23 · Structure no. 047870

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,130
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 14,130 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,715 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesCurrant Road Gtw RR
Location03.80 E SR 23
RouteInterstate 90
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7336, -86.12979
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,130 (2015)
Projected traffic28,715 by 2031
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Currant Road Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR 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 I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR carry?

About 14,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Currant Road Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.