US Bridges

CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 03.45 E US 20 · Structure no. 049470

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2030. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 900N
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location03.45 E US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73808, -86.78572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 900N 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 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.