SR 49 over Cook Ditch
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 04.01 S SR 8 · Structure no. 017950
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,922
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Cook Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Cook Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,268 by 2030. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Cook Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 49 over Cook Ditch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 49 over Cook Ditch carry?
About 3,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Cook Ditch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Cook Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.