US Bridges

I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.41 E US 20 · Structure no. 049410

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 18,181 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,361 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesEast Br Trail Creek
Location00.41 E US 20
RouteInterstate 94
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69821, -86.80875
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,181 (2021)
Projected traffic26,361 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over East Br Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek 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 EB over East Br Trail Creek carry?

About 18,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over East Br Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.