US Bridges

I-90 EB over CR 450 W

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 04.28 W I-69 · Structure no. 048670

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,435
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over CR 450 W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over CR 450 W in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 10,435 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,681 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesCR 450 W
Location04.28 W I-69
RouteInterstate 90
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74761, -85.07761
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 CR 450 W built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-90 EB over CR 450 W 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 CR 450 W carry?

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

How long is I-90 EB over CR 450 W?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over CR 450 W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.