US Bridges

I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1

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LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.19 E US 421 · Structure no. 049270

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,735
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1 in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 19,735 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,608 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesNorris Ditch No 1
Location01.19 E US 421
RouteInterstate 94
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65953, -86.87146
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,735 (2019)
Projected traffic30,608 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1 carry?

About 19,735 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Norris Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.