US Bridges

Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.68 W SR 120 · Structure no. 048770

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,198 by 2031. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Guilder Road
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.68 W SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73546, -84.98106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2014)
Projected traffic2,198 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Van Guilder 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Guilder Road over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.