US Bridges

I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.33 E I-69 · Structure no. 048760

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,435
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 10,435 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,694 by 2031. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesI-90 Ramps 144 B/N
Location00.33 E I-69
RouteInterstate 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7357, -84.99396
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,435 (2011)
Projected traffic25,694 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 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N carry?

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

How long is I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over I-90 Ramps 144 B/N?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.