US Bridges

I-90 EB over US 20

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 08.67 E SR 827 · Structure no. 048970

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over US 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over US 20 in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,694 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesUS 20
Location08.67 E SR 827
RouteInterstate 90
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63059, -84.8184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2011)
Projected traffic25,694 by 2031
Trucks24%
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 US 20 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-90 EB over US 20 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 US 20 carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over US 20?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over US 20?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.