US Bridges

I-90 EB over SR 327

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 09.25 W I-69 · Structure no. 048610

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,435
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over SR 327 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over SR 327 in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 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 10,435 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,681 by 2031. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesSR 327
Location09.25 W I-69
RouteInterstate 90
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75576, -85.17244
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,435 (2011)
Projected traffic25,681 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR 327 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-90 EB over SR 327 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over SR 327 carry?

About 10,435 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over SR 327?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over SR 327?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.