US Bridges

I-94 WB over Css & SB RR

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.45 W US 20/35 · Structure no. 049380

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 WB over Css & SB RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Css & SB RR 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 27,527 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,608 by 2030. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-94 WB
CrossesCss & SB RR
Location00.45 W US 20/35
RouteInterstate 94
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.68789, -86.81348
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,527 (2021)
Projected traffic30,608 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 WB over Css & SB RR built?

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

What condition is I-94 WB over Css & SB RR 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 Css & SB RR carry?

About 27,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-94 WB over Css & SB RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 WB over Css & SB RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.