US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.51 S US 20 · Structure no. 032510
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,670
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 24,670 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,952 by 2029. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US 421 over I-94 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 24,670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.