US Bridges

CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.72 W US 20 · Structure no. 049360

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2030. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 600W
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location00.72 W US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6851, -86.81684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2021)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 600W 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.