US Bridges

SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.13 S SR 2 · Structure no. 017980

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,677
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2 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 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 5,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,635 by 2030. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 49 NB SR 2 EB
CrossesUS 30 Eb/Wb SR 2
Location01.13 S SR 2
RouteState Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45373, -87.02662
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,677 (1999)
Projected traffic8,635 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2 carry?

About 5,677 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 NB SR 2 EB over US 30 Eb/Wb SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.