SR 49 NB over NS RR
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.50 S US 30 · Structure no. 017976
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 NB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 NB over NS RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 38 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 9,466 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,999 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 NB over NS RR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is SR 49 NB over NS 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 49 NB over NS RR carry?
About 9,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 NB over NS RR?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 NB over NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.