US Bridges

I-90 EB over SR 827

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 02.13 E SR 120 · Structure no. 048830

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,270
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over SR 827 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over SR 827 in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 10,270 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,694 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesSR 827
Location02.13 E SR 120
RouteInterstate 90
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71053, -84.94039
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,270 (2015)
Projected traffic25,694 by 2031
Trucks45%
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 827 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-90 EB over SR 827 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 EB over SR 827 carry?

About 10,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over SR 827?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over SR 827?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.