US Bridges

CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.84 W US 20 · Structure no. 048950

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2031. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 40S
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location00.84 W US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63945, -84.82938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2015)
Projected traffic376 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40S over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.