US Bridges

I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 2

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 01.67 E US 421 · Structure no. 049300

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 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 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 2 in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 27,527 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,608 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 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 WB
CrossesNorris Ditch No 2
Location01.67 E US 421
RouteInterstate 94
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.66446, -86.8652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,527 (2021)
Projected traffic30,608 by 2030
Trucks38%
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 WB over Norris Ditch No 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 2 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 2?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Norris Ditch No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.