US Bridges

SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe RR

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.21 S US 30 · Structure no. 017978

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,677
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe 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 5,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,793 by 2030. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 NB
CrossesComeford Road Cfe RR
Location00.21 S US 30
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45078, -87.02671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,677 (2004)
Projected traffic8,793 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe 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 Comeford Road Cfe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe RR carry?

About 5,677 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe RR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 NB over Comeford Road Cfe RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.