Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 02.93 E US 421 · Structure no. 049320
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,709
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 8,709 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,528 by 2030. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch 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 Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch carry?
About 8,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Road over I-94 Eb/Wb Norris Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.