I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 1
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 01.19 E US 421 · Structure no. 049280
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 1 in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 27,527 vehicles a day, roughly 38% 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 1 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-94 WB 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 WB over Norris Ditch No 1 carry?
About 27,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB 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 WB over Norris Ditch No 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.