US Bridges

SR 49 NB over Gtw RR

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.45 N SR 2 · Structure no. 017985

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 NB over Gtw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 NB over Gtw RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,327 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 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 NB
CrossesGtw RR
Location00.45 N SR 2
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47649, -87.02022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,327 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 49 NB over Gtw 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 Gtw RR carry?

About 15,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 NB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 NB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.