Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.87 E US 20 · Structure no. 049430
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 37 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Warnke Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.