US Bridges

Bittersweet Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 04.79 E SR 23 · Structure no. 047890

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,806
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bittersweet Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bittersweet Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 7,806 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,863 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBittersweet Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location04.79 E SR 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73379, -86.11064
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,806 (2014)
Projected traffic12,863 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bittersweet Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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

About 7,806 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bittersweet Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.