US Bridges

SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.13 N US 30 · Structure no. 017983

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,491
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 SB
CrossesSR 2 Eb/Wb
Location01.13 N US 30
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46955, -87.02188
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2020)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb 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 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 SB over SR 2 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.