US Bridges

SR 49 over Kankakee River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 04.59 S SR 8 · Structure no. 017940

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
326 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Kankakee River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 49 over Kankakee River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2034. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesKankakee River
Location04.59 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25413, -87.03349
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2013)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Kankakee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 49 over Kankakee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Kankakee River carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Kankakee River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.